A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Pennsylvania Donate Life Month" in Pennsylvania.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution officially designates April 2026 as "Pennsylvania Donate Life Month." The resolution highlights the importance of organ, tissue, and cornea donation in Pennsylvania, noting the significant number of people waiting for transplants and the number of donors who have given the gift of life. It also recognizes the efforts of various state agencies and organizations dedicated to increasing awareness and promoting registration as a donor.
Key provisions
- Designates April 2026 as "Pennsylvania Donate Life Month."
- Recognizes the need for organ, tissue, and cornea donation in the Commonwealth.
- Acknowledges the number of individuals awaiting transplants.
- Highlights the number of donors who contributed in 2025.
- Notes the percentage of Pennsylvanians who have registered as donors.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Organ and tissue donation recipients
- Organ donation organizations (Center for Organ Recovery and Education, Gift of Life Donor Program)
- State government agencies (Department of Health, Department of Education, Department of Transportation)
Notable changes
- None – This resolution does not represent a change to existing law.
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- Pn 1573 Html
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Primary sponsor
Lynda Schlegel Culver
Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
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