HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2025, AS "BLEEDING DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This House Resolution (HR 6028) officially recognizes March 2025 as "Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It symbolically raises public awareness about inheritable bleeding disorders like hemophilia and Von Willebrand Disease, which affect an estimated 33,000 Rhode Island residents. The resolution has no new policies or funding; it simply declares the month to foster community support and educate the public, with a certified copy sent to the New England Hemophilia Association.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
Floor votes
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
03/06/2025 House read and passed
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Kennedy
DDemocratic
P
Chris Blazejewski
DDemocratic
P
Edith Ajello
DDemocratic
P
Evan Shanley
DDemocratic
P
Joe Shekarchi
DDemocratic
P
Kathleen Fogarty
DDemocratic
P
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
DDemocratic
P
Mike Chippendale
RRepublican
P
Susan Donovan
DDemocratic
P
Teresa Tanzi
DDemocratic
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