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MS HB641

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lester Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates January as National Blood Donor Month in Mississippi by amending Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
  • Honors voluntary blood donors and encourages donations during a period when blood supplies are historically low
  • Notes that blood transfusions occur every two seconds in the United States, yet only 3% of age-eligible population donates blood
  • Encourages businesses and organizations to sponsor community-based blood drives with blood centers like Vitalant
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage (bill shown as sent to Governor)

Legislative Description

National Blood Donor Month; designate January as in State of Mississippi.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/29/2026
Rules1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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