Blood autologous; Oklahoma Autologous and Directed Blood Donation Act; terms; physician orders; hospital responsibilities; blood bank responsibilities; administrative fees; liability protections; promulgation of rules; State Department of Health; effective date.

HB 3833, the Oklahoma Autologous and Directed Blood Donation Act, establishes rules for hospitals and blood banks to handle patients' own blood donations (autologous) or donations specifically for a named patient (directed). It requires hospitals to follow physician orders for these donations when donors meet eligibility standards, ensure proper handling and availability, and not deny use based on internal policies. Blood banks must process and store these donations according to federal standards, and facilities may charge reasonable administrative fees for special handling. The law directly affects hospitals, blood banks, physicians, and patients needing blood for scheduled procedures, with rules to be implemented by the State Department of Health by November 1, 2026.