Politics & Government
Rockland County's Lauren Shields Honored With Proposed Federal Legislation Designed To Expand Organ Donations
She made a difference in New York with Lauren's Law, and perhaps will soon nationwide.
October 22, 2026 / 6:22 PM EDT
Lauren Shields' life was cut short, but her legacy lives on.
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The Rockland County resident died in June at the age of 26, after years of effective advocacy to expand organ donations.
She made a difference in New York with Lauren's Law, and perhaps will soon nationwide.
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