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MS HR29

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lester Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates January 2026 as National Blood Donor Month in Mississippi, continuing an observance established more than 55 years ago
  • Recognizes that blood transfusions occur every two seconds in the United States, yet only 3% of age-eligible Americans donate blood
  • Highlights type O blood as the most needed blood type and most likely to be in short supply during emergencies
  • Urges Mississippi citizens to donate blood regularly and encourages businesses and organizations to sponsor community blood drives with Vitalant and other blood centers
  • Honors volunteer blood donors and aims to increase donations during a period when blood supplies are historically low

Legislative Description

National Blood Donor Month in Mississippi; designate January 2026 as.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

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