BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 1828: Plasma donation/physicians

Authorizing certain health professions to act as physician substitutes for plasma source donation centers.

Summary

  • Authorizes medical assistant- emergency medical technicians to practice in source plasma donation centers and to perform the duties of a physician substitute in a plasma source donation center.

From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (HB 1828), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Edwin Obras (D-33)
Introduced
February 4, 2025 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2026
Companion bill
SB 5657
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to authorizing certain health professions to act as physician substitutes for plasma source donation centers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Edwin Obras (D-33)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1828 in other sessions

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