Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding directed blood product transfusion.
DIRECTED BLOOD PRODUCT TRANSFUSION -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding directed blood product transfusion.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure patients in Idaho can provide their own or a directed donor's blood for transfusions via a federally compliant blood establishment, protecting patient autonomy while allowing exceptions for safety, time, or emergencies. It shields providers from liability except in cases of gross negligence, aligns with federal law, and takes effect as an emergency measure on July 1, 2026.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (52)
NAY (17)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
LATEST ACTION
Read second time; filed for Third Reading
SPONSORS
Rep · HD-008A
Sen · SD-010
Rep · HD-007A
Rep · HD-001B
Rep · HD-005B
Rep · HD-013B
Rep · HD-002A
Rep · HD-029B
Rep · HD-004B
Rep · HD-023A
Rep · HD-024A
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2026
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Feb 17, 2026