Recognizing May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month.
HR 42 designates May 2026 as "Myositis Awareness Month" to highlight myositis, a group of rare inflammatory muscle diseases. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds; it simply encourages public awareness efforts during that month. The bill directly affects individuals living with myositis and related advocacy groups by providing a formal recognition period. Authored by Representative Gore, it passed its first reading on February 18, 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
First reading: adopted
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mitch Gore
DDemocratic
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