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IL HR0607
Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Maurice West
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AI Summary
- Declares January 2026 as Blood Donor Month in the State of Illinois
- Honors voluntary blood donors and encourages new donations during a period when blood supplies are historically low
- Only about 3% of the age-eligible population donates blood, while someone needs a blood transfusion every two seconds
- Type O blood is most needed and most likely to be in short supply during emergencies
- Urges businesses and organizations to sponsor community blood drives with Illinois blood centers including ImpactLife, Rock River Valley Blood Center, Versiti, and Vitalant
Legislative Description
BLOOD DONOR MONTH
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/11/2026
Rules1/20/2026
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