This bill establishes new provisions regarding autologous and directed blood donations at blood banks and hospitals in Iowa. It defines "autologous blood donation" as a donation made by an individual for their own use and "directed blood donation" as a donation intended for a specific individual. Blood banks and hospitals that facilitate these types of donations are required to comply with requests based on a physician's order for medical procedures that may necessitate a blood transfusion. Additionally, the bill stipulates that all donations must adhere to applicable federal and state laws and allows both blood banks and hospitals to charge a reasonable fee for facilitating these donations.

The bill introduces two new sections, 135.39F and 135B.36, which outline the responsibilities of blood banks and hospitals in relation to autologous and directed blood donations. Both sections emphasize the need for compliance with individual requests and the legal framework governing blood donations. The definitions provided in the bill ensure clarity regarding the types of donations being addressed, thereby enhancing the regulatory framework surrounding blood donation practices in Iowa.