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HB 1828

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremie Dufault and 4 co-sponsors

HB 1828 allows non-physician health professionals to supervise plasma donation centers currently requiring physician oversight, potentially improving operational efficiency but raising donor safety concerns.

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
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Bill Summary · HB 1828

Legislative bill overview

HB 1828 would authorize certain health professions (likely nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or other advanced practice providers) to oversee and manage plasma donation operations at plasma source donation centers, roles currently requiring a licensed physician. This represents a delegation of medical oversight authority to non-physician healthcare professionals in the specific context of plasma collection.

Why is this important

Plasma donation centers face operational challenges related to physician staffing requirements, and expanding who can serve as medical oversight could increase center efficiency and availability of plasma-derived therapies. However, plasma donation involves medical screening, donor health assessment, and emergency response—functions that directly impact both donor safety and blood product safety for recipients.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical expertise scope: Whether non-physician professionals have equivalent training to identify contraindications, screen for infectious diseases, and manage medical complications during plasma donation
  • Patient safety standards: Questions about whether delegating physician-level oversight responsibilities maintains the medical safety standards established by FDA regulations and industry guidelines
  • Liability and accountability: Unclear who bears responsibility if adverse events occur under non-physician supervision, and whether malpractice frameworks adequately address this delegation
  • Definition specificity: The bill's language on "certain health professions" lacks clarity—which specific credentials would qualify and what training would be required

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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