Holidays: other; "Huntington's Disease Awareness Month"; designate as the month of May of each year. Creates new act.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill designates the month of May as Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month in Michigan. The legislation acknowledges the challenges posed by Huntington’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting many Americans and their families. It aims to raise public and medical community awareness about the disease and its impact. The bill seeks to support ongoing research and support services for those affected.
Key provisions
- Designates May as Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month.
- Recognizes the challenges of Huntington’s disease.
- Aims to increase awareness among the public and medical community.
- Acknowledges the color blue for adult onset and purple for juvenile onset.
Who is affected
- Individuals with Huntington’s disease
- Families of individuals with Huntington’s disease
- The general public
- The medical community
- Researchers studying Huntington’s disease
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Bradley Slagh
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