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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Declares January 2026 as Blood Donor Month in the State of Illinois. Urges all citizens to celebrate the cause of blood donation and to recognize the lifesaving contributions of volunteer blood donors. Urges all eligible blood donors to donate regularly and for businesses and organizations throughout the State of Illinois to sponsor community blood drives with ImpactLife, Rock River Valley Blood Center, Versiti, and Vitalant, among other blood centers, providing the residents of the State the opportunity to save lives.
AI Summary
This resolution declares January 2026 as Blood Donor Month in Illinois, recognizing the critical importance of blood donations, which are essential for healthcare as blood cannot be manufactured and is solely reliant on voluntary donors. The resolution highlights that blood transfusions are needed every two seconds for various patients, including those with cancer, trauma victims, and individuals with chronic conditions like sickle cell disease, and emphasizes that only about 3% of eligible individuals donate blood, leading to potential shortages, especially of Type O blood. It urges all Illinois citizens to acknowledge the life-saving impact of volunteer blood donors and encourages eligible individuals to donate regularly, while also calling on businesses and organizations to host community blood drives with various blood centers, such as ImpactLife, Rock River Valley Blood Center, Versiti, and Vitalant, to provide opportunities for residents to save lives.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Maurice West (D)*,
Bill Hauter (R),
Theresa Mah (D),
Michelle Mussman (D),
Kevin Schmidt (R),
Dan Swanson (R),
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman (on 02/26/2026)
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