Organ Donation Awareness Day Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק יום המודעות לתרומת איברים
TL;DRSetting Organ Donation Awareness Day on June 6 every year, with commemorative events in government and public institutions.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill states that Organ Donation Awareness Day will be marked every year on June 6, or on an alternative date if the date falls on a holiday or memorial day. The bill defines the ways the day will be marked, among others through a debate in the Knesset, a government event, and activities in education, health, the police and the army. The Minister of Health is authorized to issue implementing regulations. The aim of the bill is to increase awareness and organ donation, reduce myths and misconceptions in the field, and encourage registration for a donor card.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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