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ACR 115

Relative to National Blood Donor Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 21 co-sponsors

California designates National Blood Donor Month to recognize and encourage blood donation, promoting public health awareness through ceremonial legislative action.

In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
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Bill Summary · ACR 115

Legislative bill overview

ACR 115 is a concurrent resolution designating a specific month or period as National Blood Donor Month in California. The bill passed both chambers unanimously and directs the state to recognize and promote blood donation efforts during this designated timeframe.

Why is this important

Blood donation is critical to maintaining adequate blood supplies for hospitals, emergency services, and patients requiring transfusions. Public recognition campaigns can increase donor participation, which directly impacts the state's ability to meet medical needs during emergencies and routine medical procedures.

Potential points of contention

  • Minimal legislative substance: Concurrent resolutions are ceremonial in nature and create no enforceable requirements or funding allocations
  • Resource questions: While symbolic, the resolution may assume state resources (marketing, coordination) without specifying funding mechanisms
  • Blood supply equity: No mention of addressing disparities in blood availability across different regions or communities within California

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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