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OH HR130

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Allison Russo

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Ohio
  • ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, typically causing death within five years of diagnosis
  • Patients eventually lose the ability to speak, walk, swallow, and breathe, requiring 24-hour continuous care
  • Urges Ohioans to educate themselves about ALS and supports efforts like the National ALS Registry to advance understanding and find a cure
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute authenticated copies of the resolution to Ohio news media

Legislative Description

Recognizing May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month.

Last Action

Adopted: Rules and Reference

5/14/2025

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