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UT SJR011

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luz Escamilla

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes January as National Blood Donor Month in Utah, continuing a national observance established more than 55 years ago
  • Notes that blood transfusions occur every two seconds in the U.S., yet only 3% of the age-eligible population donates blood
  • Acknowledges the American Red Cross (serving over 100 years) and ARUP Blood Services (sole provider to University of Utah Hospitals and Huntsman Cancer Institute) as key blood suppliers
  • Urges all eligible Utah residents to donate blood regularly and encourages businesses and organizations to sponsor community-based blood drives
  • Appropriates no money and contains no special clauses

Legislative Description

Joint Resolution Recognizing National Blood Donor Month

Resolutions

Last Action

Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/23/2026
Health and Human Services1/28/2026
Rules1/27/2026

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