By Licking Today |
Nov 29, 2023
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 256, a new legislation that will require the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to inquire about organ donation when individuals register for a hunting or fishing license. The bill, joint sponsored by State Reps. Kevin Miller and Rodney Creech, aims to address the demand for life-saving organ transplants in Ohio.With over 2,700 registered individuals waiting for organ transplants in Ohio, the legislation seeks to increase the number of potential organ donors by linking the registration process to hunting and...