Blood Transfusion Amendments

Summary

The bill prohibits health‑care facilities from refusing a patient’s own blood or blood from a chosen donor for any transfusion, except in limited cases such as emergencies, health risks, time constraints, or when the facility already has a process in place. It also grants providers immunity from lawsuits over injuries or death from using that blood unless the provider is grossly negligent. The measure becomes effective on May 6, 2026.

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