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SC S1059
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Corbin
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AI Summary
- Declares May 2026 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in South Carolina
- Honors individuals and families living with ALS, along with caregivers and healthcare providers who support them
- Notes that ALS patients typically survive only two to five years after diagnosis, with someone diagnosed and someone dying from the disease every ninety minutes
- Highlights that military veterans face higher risk of developing and dying from ALS than those without military service
- Recognizes the ALS Association's commitment of more than $154 million to fund over 550 research projects across the United States and 18 other countries
Legislative Description
Companion to 536CM - ALS Awareness Month
Last Action
Introduced and adopted
3/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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