CA ACR115

Recognizes January as National Blood Donor Month in California, continuing an observance established over 50 years ago to honor voluntary blood donors during a period when blood supplies are historically low

Notes that blood transfusions occur every two seconds in the United States, yet only 3 percent of the eligible population donates blood, creating chronic nationwide shortages

Highlights that O-negative blood, the universal type found in only 6 percent of the population, is most needed in trauma situations and most likely to be in short supply during emergencies

Urges all eligible Californians to donate blood regularly and encourages businesses and organizations to sponsor community-based blood drives with local blood centers

Filed with the Secretary of State on February 20, 2026; no fiscal impact