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SR 287

A RESOLUTION designating May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Meredith

Designates May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month to promote public awareness and participation in related educational activities in Kentucky.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 287

Summary of SR 287 (2026RS) – Kentucky

ARES: Senate Resolution designating May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

Purpose and Intent

  • Declares May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
  • Encourages public awareness and participation in activities and ceremonies to raise understanding of asthma and allergies.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Official designation of May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month by the Kentucky Senate.
  • Section 2: Encourages Kentucky citizens to support, promote, and participate in awareness activities related to asthma and allergies.
  • Section 3: Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Stephen Meredith for delivery.

Who/What is Affected

  • State government designation affecting public health awareness messaging.
  • General population of Kentucky, with an emphasis on educational and community outreach efforts around asthma and allergies.
  • No new funding, regulatory changes, or policy mandates are included in the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced in the Kentucky Senate on April 14, 2026.
  • Referred to the Committee on Committees (S).
  • No substantive regulatory or fiscal provisions; acts as a ceremonial resolution.
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsor Senator Steve Meredith.

Context and Potential Impact

  • Builds public awareness about asthma and allergies, conditions affecting millions nationally and tens of thousands locally (Kentucky-specific data are cited in general terms; 31 Kentucky residents were noted as having died from asthma in 2023).
  • May complement broader public health education initiatives and community outreach events in Kentucky during May 2026.
  • Does not create regulatory requirements, funding authorizations, or program mandates; its impact is educational and symbolic, aiming to highlight the importance of access to affordable health insurance, medications, and medical devices for people with asthma and allergies.

Notes

  • The bill does not amend existing statutes or allocate resources.
  • The resolution is designed to be a formal recognition by the Kentucky Senate and to promote awareness activities across the Commonwealth.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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