SB1947Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 32, relative to blood donations.
Introduced by Janince Bowling, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires a blood bank to comply with a physician's order for an autologous blood donation or directed blood donation for a specific patient; requires a hospital to allow a patient who is scheduled for a medical procedure to provide an autologous blood donation or directed blood donation upon order of a physician. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 32.
Where it stands
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
March 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration · February 26, 2026
25
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/26/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 6
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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