LGBTQ+ Donors
Learn about federal regulations related to blood donation by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and Gender non-conforming (LGBTQ+) individuals. Thank you for your patience as we work to get this resolved. If you need immediate assistance, please contact us. Blood Donation by Gay and Bisexual Men
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday it had officially eliminated restrictions that had previously prohibited many blood donations by gay and bisexual men — a longstanding policy. Thanks to new federal guidelines finalized in May, gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can now donate at many blood centers around the country without abstaining from sex. Bloodworks Northwest, where Smith works as a donor services supervisor, adopted the change on Dec. New FDA blood donation rules for gay men
Thanks to new federal guidelines finalized in May, gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can now donate at many blood centers around the country. At Versiti, we believe that saving lives is a shared commitment. Thanks to new guidance from the U. 
Welcoming More Donors
Blood Donation by Gay and Bisexual Men Blood donors give a gift for which there is no substitute. At AABB, we believe that the ability to save lives through donation of safe blood products should be open to as many people as possible, irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In January , the Biden administration and the U. Food and Drug Administration FDA took a significant step toward dismantling antiquated and discriminatory policy preventing gay and bisexual men from donating blood.
Facts About Blood Donations from Gay and Bisexual Men and
Resources Health & Aging HIV & Health Equity Blood Donations Produced by the HRC Foundation In January , the Biden administration and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a significant step toward dismantling antiquated and discriminatory policy preventing gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The new screening process focuses on individual risk factors. For at least a decade, Chris Van Bibber had been prevented from donating blood. 
A New Era Begins For Blood Donation By Gay Men
The FDA’s decision to allow gay men to donate blood is a significant victory for equity and inclusion, but it is only the beginning. .
LGBTQ+ Blood Donors
Here are additional points of interest around LGBTQ people, specifically gay and bisexual men, being part of the blood supply in the U.S.: GLAAD is among organizations and leaders who have consistently advocated for an end to restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, and other LGBTQ people. . 
HRC
On August 28, , Versiti began implementing the FDA's updated individual risk assessment approach for blood donation. This change is rooted in years of evidence-based research and reflects a growing commitment to fairness, science, and the health of every donor and every patient. .