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H05282026 Regular Session

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.

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 Chamber· Feb 17, 2026

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
52 Yea
17 Nay
1 absentPassed by 50 votes

ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)

LATEST ACTION

Read second time; filed for Third Reading

SPONSORS

R
Josh Keyser

Sen · SD-020

Primary
R
Rob Beiswenger

Rep · HD-008A

R
Tammy Nichols

Sen · SD-010

R
Kyle Harris

Rep · HD-007A

R
Cornel Rasor

Rep · HD-001B

R
Tony Wisniewski

Rep · HD-005B

R
Steve Tanner

Rep · HD-013B

R
Heather Scott

Rep · HD-002A

R
Tanya Burgoyne

Rep · HD-029B

R
Elaine Price

Rep · HD-004B

R
Chris Bruce

Rep · HD-023A

R
Clint Hostetler

Rep · HD-024A

BILL INFO

Session
2026
Chamber
house
Status date
Feb 17, 2026

LINKS

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