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SC S1082

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/31/2026

Primary Sponsor

Allen Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month" in South Carolina
  • ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) is a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disease that causes loss of muscle control, affecting ability to walk, talk, eat, and breathe
  • Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with and dies from ALS, with average survival of only 2-5 years after diagnosis; no known cure exists
  • Military veterans are at higher risk of developing and dying from ALS than those without military service
  • The ALS Association has committed over $154 million to support more than 550 research projects across the United States and 18 other countries

Legislative Description

ALS Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

4/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Medical Affairs3/31/2026

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