OH HB401

Designates May as "Myositis Awareness Month" in Ohio by enacting section 5.2323 of the Revised Code

Recognizes myositis as a group of rare, chronic autoimmune muscle-wasting diseases featuring debilitating muscle inflammation, pain, fatigue, trouble swallowing, and potential interstitial lung disease

Acknowledges that myositis reduces quality of life and lifespan for those affected

Highlights the difficulty in diagnosing myositis and the need for additional research into causes and treatments