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AR HCR1008
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
3/20/2019
Primary Sponsor
Deann Vaught
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AI Summary
- 113,717 Americans currently need lifesaving organ transplants, with more than 290 Arkansans on the National Organ Transplant Waiting List
- Approximately 2,000 children under age 18 are on the waiting list, and 20 people die each day waiting for transplants while one person is added to the list every 10 minutes
- One organ donor can save up to 8 lives, and organ transplantation represents one of the greatest successes in modern medicine
- People can register as organ donors when receiving or renewing a driver's license
- House of Representatives recognizes organ donation as a selfless gift and commits to support increased organ donation education and encourage people of all ages to become donors
Legislative Description
To Recognize The Importance Of Organ Donation To Public Health And To Support And Encourage Organ Donation And Awareness.
Last Action
Approved by the Governor
3/21/2019
Committee Referrals
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/4/2019
Full Bill Text
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