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SR 17

A RESOLUTION recognizing May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky designates May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month to increase public recognition of the progressive neurodegenerative disease without establishing new funding or programs.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 17

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 17 designates May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Kentucky. This is a symbolic resolution that recognizes and raises public awareness about ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, without creating new funding or regulatory requirements.

Why is this important

ALS awareness designations help increase public recognition of a rare but devastating disease that affects approximately 5,000 new Americans annually. The designation can encourage fundraising, research support, and community education efforts around ALS, while potentially inspiring policy discussions about disease research and patient support resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation concerns: Some may question whether symbolic resolutions are meaningful without accompanying funding or concrete support measures for ALS research and patient care
  • Precedent for similar designations: Critics might note this sets a pattern for numerous awareness month resolutions, raising questions about whether legislative time is best spent on symbolic versus substantive measures
  • Limited tangible impact: The resolution does not create programs, funding mechanisms, or policy changes—its effectiveness depends entirely on voluntary private and nonprofit action

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

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