KY SR187

Recognizes May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Kentucky

ALS is a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disease with no known cure; patients typically survive only 2-5 years from diagnosis

Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS and someone dies from the disease; military veterans face higher risk of developing ALS

The ALS Association has committed over $154 million to support more than 550 research projects across the United States and 18 other countries

Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Steve Rawlings