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SR 300

A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Myositis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Art Haywood and 6 co-sponsors

Declares May 2026 in Pennsylvania as Myositis Awareness Month to promote awareness, education, and support, without creating laws or funding.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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Bill Summary · SR 300

Summary of Senate Resolution 300 (SR 300) – Pennsylvania, 2025-2026 Session

Title

A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Myositis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Primary purpose and intent

  • Declare May 2026 in Pennsylvania as Myositis Awareness Month.
  • Raise awareness about myositis, a group of inflammatory muscle diseases, and promote understanding, research, and support for affected individuals and families.

Key provisions and changes

  • This is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution. It does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements.
  • It designates a specific month (May 2026) to observe and recognize the condition of myositis and related issues.
  • Encourages awareness activities, education, and outreach related to myositis within the Commonwealth.

Who or what would be affected

  • Generally applicable to constituents of Pennsylvania, including patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, and advocacy organizations.
  • Primarily impacts public awareness and recognition; it does not impose mandates on state agencies, employers, or individuals beyond recognizing the designated month.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Prime Sponsor: Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R), with multiple co-sponsors from both major parties.
  • Status: Referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations Committee on May 1, 2026.
  • As a resolution, it would typically proceed through standard Senate preferences and, if approved, may be sent to the House for concurrence or simply noted as a concurrent sentiment (depending on chamber rules). There is no indication of enacted statutory changes or funding.
  • There are no votes recorded yet in the available history; committee action appears pending.

Notable details

  • Co-sponsors include both Republican and Democratic members: Vincent Hughes, Elder Vogel, Sharif Street, Judy Ward, Scott Martin, Kristin Phillips-Hill, and Art Haywood.
  • The resolution has a formal “memo subject” recognizing May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month.

If you’d like, I can compare SR 300 to similar Myositis Awareness resolutions in other states or provide context on myositis as a disease to accompany this resolution.

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

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