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MI HR0249

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/7/2024

Primary Sponsor

Erin Byrnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares May 2024 as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Notes that Huntington's disease affects approximately 41,000 Americans with another 200,000 genetically at risk of inheriting the disease gene
  • Identifies that children of affected parents have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene, with typical onset between ages 30-50 and average lifespan of 10-20 years after diagnosis
  • Recognizes that the Huntington's disease gene was discovered in 1993 and currently has no effective treatment or cure
  • Encourages Michigan citizens to participate in observance of the awareness month

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare May 2024 as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Last Action

Adopted

5/7/2024

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