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TX HB5090
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joanne Shofner
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AI Summary
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Requires licensed hospitals in Texas to allow patients undergoing medical procedures to use autologous blood donations (patient's own pre-donated blood) or direct blood donations (blood from specified donors) for their procedures
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Patients must notify the hospital of their intention to provide an autologous or direct blood donation at least 72 hours before the scheduled procedure
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For direct blood donations, patients must also provide the hospital with a list of eligible blood donors at least 72 hours in advance
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Adds new Section 241.013 to Chapter 241 of the Health and Safety Code
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the provision of autologous and direct blood donations for medical procedures performed at hospitals.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
4/7/2025