FSGS Awareness Day; recognize June 9, 2026
This bill designates June 9, 2026, as FSGS Awareness Day at the state capitol to raise public awareness about focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a rare kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The resolution highlights the disease's impact on patients, noting that it disproportionately affects African American communities and causes significant healthcare costs. It aims to support patients and families while promoting efforts for better diagnosis and access to future treatments. The Senate has adopted this symbolic measure to encourage public understanding of the condition's challenges.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 19, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Strickland
RRepublican
P
Chuck Payne
RRepublican
P
John Albers
RRepublican
P
Russ Goodman
RRepublican
P
Shawn Still
RRepublican
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