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TN SB1947
TN SB1947AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 32, relative to blood donations.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires a blood bank to comply with a physician's order for an autologous blood donation or directed blood donation for a specific patient; requires a hospital to allow a patient who is scheduled for a medical procedure to provide an autologous blood donation or directed blood donation upon order of a physician. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 32.
AI Summary
This bill requires blood banks and hospitals in Tennessee to comply with physician's orders for autologous blood donations, which are donations of a person's own blood for their future use, or directed blood donations, where the donated blood is specifically designated for a particular patient before a planned medical procedure. This applies to patients scheduled for medical procedures and ensures that blood banks and hospitals must facilitate these types of donations unless there are medical contraindications or safety concerns. The bill clarifies that these provisions do not override any federal or state requirements for donor eligibility, testing, labeling, screening, storage, or compatibility, and that reasonable fees can be charged to cover administrative costs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1947&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1947 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1947.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1947.pdf |
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