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MI SR0052

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Roger Victory

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Month in Michigan
  • Approximately 30,000 individuals in the United States have ALS at any given time, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed annually
  • ALS is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, affecting walking, speaking, and movement
  • A person loses their battle with ALS every 90 minutes, with approximately 15 new cases diagnosed daily
  • Resolution aims to raise public awareness to facilitate discovery of a cure and increase funding for support services for Michigan families affected by ALS

Legislative Description

A resolution to designate May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Month.

Last Action

Adopted

5/21/2025

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