GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2009

S                                                                                                                                                     1

SENATE BILL 21

Short Title:     Organ Donation Awareness Month.		(Public)
Sponsors:	Senator Foriest.
Referred to:	Rules and Operations of the Senate.

February 3, 2009

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT Establishing organ donation awareness month.

Whereas, more than 100,000 people in the United States are currently on the waiting list for organ donation, including almost 3,000 North Carolinians; and

Whereas, approximately 75 people receive organ transplants each day; and

Whereas, one tissue donation can save or improve the lives of as many as 50 people; and

Whereas, one organ donor can save the lives of up to eight people; Now, therefore,

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  Chapter 103 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:

"§ 103-12.  Organ Donation Awareness Month.

The Month of April of each year is designated as Organ Donation Awareness Month in North Carolina."

SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.