HR 473
A Resolution designating the month of May 2026 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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Bill overview
This resolution designates May 2026 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the nature of ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease, and its impact on patients and their families. It aims to increase public awareness of the disease and the ongoing research efforts to find a cure.
Key provisions
- Designates May 2026 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes ALS as a fatal neurodegenerative disease.
- Details symptoms of ALS, including muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, speaking, and breathing.
- States that ALS does not affect mental capacity.
- Notes the typical age of diagnosis and survival rates.
- Acknowledges the higher prevalence in men.
- Highlights the annual number of new diagnoses.
- Emphasizes the lack of known cause, prevention, or cure for ALS.
Who is affected
- Individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Families and caregivers of individuals with ALS
- Pennsylvania residents
- Researchers studying ALS
Notable changes
- This resolution does not represent a change to existing laws, but rather a declaration of awareness.
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