Myositis Awareness Month; May 2026; recognize
This bill designates May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month to highlight the challenges faced by individuals living with myositis, a group of rare autoimmune muscle-wasting diseases. The resolution formally recognizes the condition's impact on quality of life, including symptoms like muscle inflammation, fatigue, and difficulty swallowing, while acknowledging the need for increased research and healthcare provider expertise. It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press to promote awareness about the disease and its associated health disparities.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
Floor votes
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bethany Ballard
RRepublican
P
Carmen Rice
RRepublican
P
Devan Seabaugh
RRepublican
P
Scott Hilton
RRepublican
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