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✅ Signed Into Law — March 16, 2026

H 528 — Directed Blood
Product Transfusion

Allows patients to request blood transfusions from specific designated donors. Passed both chambers with notable bipartisan opposition — 17 NO votes in the House, 8 in the Senate.

✅ Signed Into Law
Signed by Gov. Brad Little on March 16, 2026. Session Law Chapter 31. Establishes Idaho Code provisions allowing patients to receive blood products from directed (designated) donors of their choice.
⚠️ 17 House NO Votes — Bipartisan Opposition
The House passed this 52-17-1 with an unusual bipartisan NO coalition — a mix of Republicans and Democrats. The Senate passed it 25-8-2 with 8 NO votes including both Rs and Ds. The floor sponsor was Rep. Bruce.
HOUSE · Feb 17
52
Yes
HOUSE · Feb 17
17
No
SENATE · Mar 9
25
Yes
SENATE · Mar 9
8
No
⚠️ Bipartisan Opposition — House 52-17 · Senate 25-8
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What Does This Bill Do?

H 528 adds a new chapter to Idaho Code establishing the right of patients to request "directed" blood product transfusions — meaning blood donated specifically for that patient by a donor of the patient's choosing.

Proponents framed it as a medical freedom and patient choice issue. Opponents raised concerns about blood supply logistics, safety considerations, and whether the policy could strain hospital and blood bank operations.

The bill attracted one of the more unusual voting coalitions of the session — NO votes came from both conservative Republicans and most Democrats, while YES votes included a mix of Republicans and a handful of Democrats.