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Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to autologous and direct blood donations.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new regulations for autologous and direct blood donations in Texas. Autologous blood donation refers to a person donating their own blood for their own potential future medical use, while direct blood donation involves donating blood specifically for a designated recipient. The bill requires blood banks to comply with physicians' orders for autologous or direct blood donations and allows them to charge reasonable administrative fees for facilitating these donations. Additionally, the bill mandates that hospitals licensed in Texas must allow individuals undergoing a medical procedure to provide an autologous or direct blood donation as ordered by their physician. This legislation aims to provide more flexibility and support for patients who wish to donate blood for their own medical procedures or for specific recipients. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving healthcare facilities and blood banks time to prepare for and implement these new requirements.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 04/03/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4975 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04975I.htm |
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