HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This resolution symbolically designates April 2025 as "Parkinson’s Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It does not create new programs, funding, or policy changes - it solely serves as a formal recognition of Parkinson’s Disease impact. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. It directly affects Rhode Island residents by highlighting community awareness efforts for a condition impacting 1,000-2,000 locals.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
1
Key actions
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Committee
0
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
04/03/2025 House read and passed
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Kennedy
DDemocratic
P
Brian Newberry
RRepublican
P
Chris Blazejewski
DDemocratic
P
Edith Ajello
DDemocratic
P
Jennifer Boylan
DDemocratic
P
Joseph McNamara
DDemocratic
P
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
DDemocratic
P
Mike Chippendale
RRepublican
P
Pat Serpa
DDemocratic
P
Teresa Tanzi
DDemocratic
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