Texas HB4975 allows blood banks to charge fees for facilitating autologous or direct blood donations and requires hospitals to allow such donations.
Texas HB4975 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow blood banks to charge fees for facilitating autologous or direct blood donations, provided the fees cover administrative costs. The bill also mandates that hospitals licensed under Chapter 241 must allow patients to provide autologous or direct blood donations if a physician orders it for an upcoming medical procedure. This act takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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