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WI SJR29

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachael Cabral-Guevara

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2025 and April 2026 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Months in Wisconsin

  • Approximately 1 million Americans currently have Parkinson's disease, with 90,000 new diagnoses annually and prevalence expected to reach 1.2 million by 2030

  • Economic burden of Parkinson's disease estimated at $52 billion annually, including treatment costs and lost income

  • No objective test, biomarker, cure, or disease-slowing drug currently exists for Parkinson's disease

  • Recognizes organizations including the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Davis Phinney Foundation, Parkinson's Foundation, and Wisconsin Parkinson Association for their support services

Legislative Description

Designating April 2025 and April 2026 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Months.

Last Action

Report correctly enrolled

4/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Organization4/16/2025

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