This measure would proclaim the month of April 2026 as Donate Life Month in California.

This measure would proclaim the month of April 2026 as Donate Life Month in California.

This measure would proclaim the month of April 2026 as Donate Life Month in California.

WHEREAS, The Legislature has established an official state organ and tissue donor registry that has become the largest in the world, with almost 20,000,000 people signed up to save and heal the lives of others after death, although there is work to be done with our growing population of over 40,000,000; and

WHEREAS, California has the greatest need for transplantation in the nation, with almost 20,000 residents waiting for a second chance at life; and

WHEREAS, One thousand eight hundred fifty-three Californians became organ donors in 2025 and over 4,000 lifesaving transplants were performed in our state that year. Tragically, more than 800 people died while waiting due to the shortage of available organs; and

WHEREAS, Donate Life Californias vision is that one day all Californians will embrace organ, eye, and tissue donation as their personal responsibility; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That in recognition of the month of April as National Donate Life Month, the Legislature proclaims the month of April 2026 as Donate Life Month in the State of California; and be it further

Resolved, That in doing so, the Legislature encourages all Californians to register with the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry by checking YES! for organ and tissue donation when applying for or renewing a drivers license or identification card, or by signing up at www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org or www.doneVIDAcalifornia.org; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature underscores its renewed efforts to save more lives through donor registration and calls on all Members of the Legislature to consider how to share information about the cause and about actions to help their constituents in need; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The Legislature has established an official state organ and tissue donor registry that has become the largest in the world, with almost 20,000,000 people signed up to save and heal the lives of others after death, although there is work to be done with our growing population of over 40,000,000; and

WHEREAS, California has the greatest need for transplantation in the nation, with almost 20,000 residents waiting for a second chance at life; and

WHEREAS, One thousand eight hundred fifty-three Californians became organ donors in 2025 and over 4,000 lifesaving transplants were performed in our state that year. Tragically, more than 800 people died while waiting due to the shortage of available organs; and

WHEREAS, Donate Life Californias vision is that one day all Californians will embrace organ, eye, and tissue donation as their personal responsibility; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That in recognition of the month of April as National Donate Life Month, the Legislature proclaims the month of April 2026 as Donate Life Month in the State of California; and be it further

Resolved, That in doing so, the Legislature encourages all Californians to register with the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry by checking YES! for organ and tissue donation when applying for or renewing a drivers license or identification card, or by signing up at www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org or www.doneVIDAcalifornia.org; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature underscores its renewed efforts to save more lives through donor registration and calls on all Members of the Legislature to consider how to share information about the cause and about actions to help their constituents in need; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The Legislature has established an official state organ and tissue donor registry that has become the largest in the world, with almost 20,000,000 people signed up to save and heal the lives of others after death, although there is work to be done with our growing population of over 40,000,000; and

WHEREAS, California has the greatest need for transplantation in the nation, with almost 20,000 residents waiting for a second chance at life; and

WHEREAS, One thousand eight hundred fifty-three Californians became organ donors in 2025 and over 4,000 lifesaving transplants were performed in our state that year. Tragically, more than 800 people died while waiting due to the shortage of available organs; and

WHEREAS, Donate Life Californias vision is that one day all Californians will embrace organ, eye, and tissue donation as their personal responsibility; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That in recognition of the month of April as National Donate Life Month, the Legislature proclaims the month of April 2026 as Donate Life Month in the State of California; and be it further

Resolved, That in doing so, the Legislature encourages all Californians to register with the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry by checking YES! for organ and tissue donation when applying for or renewing a drivers license or identification card, or by signing up at www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org or www.doneVIDAcalifornia.org; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature underscores its renewed efforts to save more lives through donor registration and calls on all Members of the Legislature to consider how to share information about the cause and about actions to help their constituents in need; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 158

Author: Solache (D), et al.

Introduced: 3/5/26

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: Donate Life Month

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims the month of April 2026 as Donate Life Month in California.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The Legislature has established an official state organ and tissue donor registry that has become the largest in the world, with almost 20,000,000 people signed up to save and heal the lives of others after death, although there is work to be done with our growing population of over 40,000,000.
2. One thousand eight hundred fifty-three Californians became organ donors in 2025 and over 4,000 lifesaving transplants were performed in our state that year. Tragically, more than 800 people died while waiting due to the shortage of available organs.
3. Donate Life California’s vision is that one day all Californians will embrace organ, eye, and tissue donation as their personal responsibility.

This resolution proclaims the month of April 2026 as Donate Life Month in California.

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 51 (Hart, Resolution Chapter 60, Statutes of 2023)

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/5/26)

Donate Life California

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/5/26)

None received

Prepared by: Aizenia Randhawa / SFA / (916) 651-4171

5/6/26 13:50:32

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 158

Author:(Solache)

As Introduced Ver:March 5, 2026

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Proclaims the month of April 2026 as Donate Life Month in the State of California; and, encourages all Californians to register with the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry.

Major Provisions

1. The Legislature has established an official state organ and tissue donor registry that has become the largest in the world, with almost 20 million people signed up to save and heal the lives of others after death although there is work to be done with our growing population of over 40 million.
2. California has the greatest need for transplantation in the nation, with almost 20,000 residents waiting for a second chance at life.
3. 1,853 Californians became organ donors in 2025 and over 4,000 lifesaving transplants were performed in our state that year. Tragically, more than 800 people died while waiting due to the shortage of available organs.
4. Donate Life California's vision is that one day all Californians will embrace organ, eye, and tissue donation as their personal responsibility.
5. All Californians are encouraged to register with the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry by checking "YES!" for organ and tissue donation when applying for or renewing a driver's license or identification card.

COMMENTS

According to the Author

Organ, eye, and tissue donation is one of the most powerful acts of compassion a person can give. Across the U.S., more than 104,000 people are currently waiting for a life-saving transplant. Each registered donor has the potential to save up to eight lives and enhance more than 75 through tissue donation. Recognizing the month of April as Donate Life Month will help increase awareness and help save lives.

Arguments in Support

Donate Life California writes in support: "Donate Life California's continued partnership with the Department Motor of Vehicles and newest partnerships with the Franchise Tax Board, California State Universities, California Community Colleges, and Universities of California have provided Californians the power to enroll with the Donate Life California Registry and ensure their wish to be an organ donor is honored. However, there is still much work to be done."

Arguments in Opposition

None on file

FISCAL COMMENTS

No fiscal impact. This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

VOTES

ASM RULES: 10-0-0

YES: Pacheco, Lackey, Ahrens, Dixon, Garcia, Mark González, Irwin, Michelle Rodriguez, Sanchez, Zbur

UPDATED

VERSION: March 5, 2026

CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002358

Date of Hearing: April 13, 2026

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 158 (

Author:Solache) – As Introduced Ver:March 5, 2026

SUBJECT: Donate Life Month.

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of April 2026 as Donate Life Month in the State of California; and, encourages all Californians to register with the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The Legislature has established an official state organ and tissue donor registry that has become the largest in the world, with almost 20 million people signed up to save and heal the lives of others after death although there is work to be done with our growing population of over 40 million.
2. California has the greatest need for transplantation in the nation, with almost 20,000 residents waiting for a second chance at life.
3. 1,853 Californians became organ donors in 2025 and over 4,000 lifesaving transplants were performed in our state that year. Tragically, more than 800 people died while waiting due to the shortage of available organs.
4. Donate Life California’s vision is that one day all Californians will embrace organ, eye, and tissue donation as their personal responsibility.
5. All Californians are encouraged to register with the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry by checking “YES!” for organ and tissue donation when applying for or renewing a driver’s license or identification card.

FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

Donate Life California

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800