DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognized April 2026 as National Donate Life Month
Delaware lawmakers recognized April 2026 as National Donate Life Month, urging residents to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors.
What it does
For April 2026, lawmakers honored donors and their families and strongly encouraged Delawareans to become organ, eye, and tissue donors. Signing up remains a choice.
Argument forEncouraging more Delawareans to register as donors could help people waiting for transplants find a donor.
Argument againstThe state’s strong encouragement could make some residents feel pressured to sign up as donors.
More detail
The General Assembly recognized April 2026 as National Donate Life Month and encouraged Delawareans to become designated donors. The encouragement covers organ, eye, and tissue donation. People are encouraged to sign up; they are not required to do so.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 5Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded House Consent Calendar Number 20. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 16Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 16Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- May 5Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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