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MO HCR20
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/26/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
- Designates April 2011 as "Donate Life Month" in Missouri to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation
- Cites that over 105,000 people are currently waiting for organ donations, with approximately 7,000 dying annually due to organ shortage
- Notes that organs and tissue from a single nonliving donor can benefit more than 50 people, and living donors can contribute kidneys and parts of liver, lung, pancreas, or intestine
- Encourages Missouri residents to observe Donate Life Month through activities that increase awareness of the critical need for organ donors
Legislative Description
Designates April 2011 as "Donate Life Month" in Missouri
Last Action
Referred: Tourism and Natural Resources
2/10/2011
Full Bill Text
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