Designate Myositis Awareness Month
HB 401 would officially designate May as "Myositis Awareness Month" in Ohio by adding section 5.2323 to the Revised Code. This symbolic recognition aims to increase public awareness about myositis, a rare inflammatory muscle disease affecting muscle strength and function. The bill does not create new regulations, funding requirements, or obligations for individuals or businesses - it solely establishes a formal state designation for awareness efforts during May.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 24, 2025
Last action Sep 15, 2025
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Total actions
2
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Committee
1
Sep 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rachel Baker
DDemocratic
P
Tristan Rader
DDemocratic
Co
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
Co
Christine Cockley
DDemocratic
Co
Crystal Lett
DDemocratic
Co
Darnell Brewer
DDemocratic
Co
Elgin Rogers
DDemocratic
Co
Eric Synenberg
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Gross
RRepublican
Co
Joe Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Karen Brownlee
DDemocratic
Co
Phil Robinson
DDemocratic
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