H.R. No. 485 Summary

• Recognizes May 2024 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Ohio

• ALS is a neurological disorder affecting motor neurons that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing; patients gradually lose mobility and typically die from respiratory failure within five years of symptom onset

• Causes of ALS are unknown with no cure currently available, though some treatments may slow progression and the National ALS Registry collects data to advance research toward better treatments and a cure

• Public understanding and support for ALS victims, families, and caregivers can improve quality of life and bring hope for future breakthroughs

• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of this resolution to Ohio news media