A resolution to designate May 2024 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Awareness Month.
This Senate resolution officially designates May 2024 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month to highlight the condition and encourage public understanding. The bill focuses on raising awareness for a genetic disorder that affects connective tissues, causing symptoms such as joint instability, skin bruising, and digestive issues. By establishing this awareness month, the legislation aims to support those living with EDS and promote further medical research and funding. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor patients and advocate for scientific study.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 23, 2024
Last action May 23, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 23, 2024
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RUTH JOHNSON
upper
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ruth Johnson
RRepublican
Co
Aric Nesbitt
RRepublican
Co
Dan Lauwers
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Irwin
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Bellino
RRepublican
Co
John Damoose
RRepublican
Co
Jon Bumstead
RRepublican
Co
Jonathan Lindsey
RRepublican
Co
Kristen McDonald Rivet
DDemocratic
Co
Lana Theis
RRepublican
Co
Mark Huizenga
RRepublican
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