AR HB1145

Designates April 23 of each year as "Lupus Awareness Day" in Arkansas, effective as a memorial day to be commemorated by a gubernatorial proclamation.

Establishes findings that lupus affects more than 1,500,000 Americans, is unpredictable and potentially fatal, and impacts women 9 times more often than men with 80% of new cases occurring in women of childbearing age.

Notes lupus disproportionately affects women of color, occurring 2-3 times more commonly among African-Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans.

Identifies that lupus causes serious health consequences including heart attacks, strokes, seizures, and organ failure, with estimated average annual costs of $33,223 per individual.

Specifies that Lupus Awareness Day is not a legal holiday but aims to promote awareness among state and local health officials, physicians, nurses, and healthcare providers about causes, early diagnosis, and treatment strategies.