TN HJR0909

Designates March 2026 as "Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month" in Tennessee

Recognizes hemophilia as a rare genetic condition affecting hundreds of Tennesseans, along with von Willebrand disease impacting additional residents

Acknowledges that untreated bleeding disorders cause spontaneous bleeding episodes leading to chronic arthritis, hospitalizations, permanent disability, and potential death

Notes that many individuals with hemophilia contracted HIV and Hepatitis C in the 1980s from contaminated blood products

Affirms that federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers significantly reduce morbidity and mortality for affected individuals