Missouri HB2963: Designates January as "Blood Donor Awareness Month"

What the bill says

To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to blood donor awareness month. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.025, to read as follows: 9.025. The month of January is hereby designated as "Blood Donor Awareness Month". It is recommended to the people of this state that the month be appropriately observed through activities that increase awareness of the importance of blood donation. The state deems blood and blood products to be a critical resource and a vital public health asset that must be readily avail.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to blood donor awareness month. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.025, to read as follows: 9.025. The month of January is hereby designated as "Blood Donor Awareness Month". It is recommended to the people of this state that the month be appropriately observed through activities that increase awareness of the importance of blood donation. The state deems blood and blood products to be a critical resource and a vital public health asset that must be readily available at all times. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Weber, Emily (D, 024) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 14, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 13, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)