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OK HB3833
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stan May
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AI Summary
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Requires hospitals and blood banks to comply with physician orders for patients to use autologous blood donations (patient's own blood donated for their future use) or directed donations (blood from a specifically designated donor) for scheduled medical procedures
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Requests must be made at least 72 hours before the scheduled procedure to allow for routine processing and testing, with donors meeting all federal and state eligibility and safety requirements
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Prohibits hospitals from restricting or denying autologous or directed donations solely due to internal policy preferences when physician orders and donor eligibility criteria are satisfied
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Permits hospitals and blood banks to charge reasonable administrative fees for special handling, collection, processing, and storage, which must be disclosed to patients when practicable
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Establishes liability protections for hospitals and blood banks when donations are unavailable due to donor eligibility failure, failed safety testing, unit expiration, or circumstances beyond the facility's control
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State Department of Health must promulgate implementing rules within 180 days of the November 1, 2026 effective date
Legislative Description
Blood autologous; Oklahoma Autologous and Directed Blood Donation Act; terms; physician orders; hospital responsibilities; blood bank responsibilities; administrative fees; liability protections; promulgation of rules; State Department of Health; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
2/3/2026