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HR 331

A resolution to declare June 11, 2026, as Sleep Deprivation Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 5 co-sponsors

Declares June 11, 2026 as Sleep Deprivation Awareness Day in Michigan to highlight health and safety impacts of insufficient sleep and encourage better sleep habits.

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Bill Summary · HR 331

Overview

  • Bill: HR 331
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: Michigan
  • Type: House Resolution
  • Purpose: Declare June 11, 2026, as Sleep Deprivation Awareness Day in Michigan
  • Introduced by: Rep. Steve Frisbie
  • Primary and additional sponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Reggie Miller, Carol Glanville, Veronica Paiz, Steve Frisbie, Greg Alexander
  • Action: Introduced and adopted on 2026-06-11

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes June 11, 2026 as Sleep Deprivation Awareness Day in Michigan.
  • Seeks to recognize the importance of healthy sleep for physical health, mental well-being, learning, safety, and development of adolescents.
  • Encourages residents to reflect on and improve their sleep habits.
  • Frames insufficient sleep as a public health and public safety issue requiring coordinated efforts among education, healthcare, and community sectors.

Key provisions

  • Proclamation that June 11, 2026 is Sleep Deprivation Awareness Day.
  • Recognition of sleep deprivation’s broad health impacts and public safety risks.
  • Encouragement for residents to reflect on and consider changes to sleep habits.
  • Emphasis on the special vulnerability of adolescents to sleep loss due to biological shifts and early school start times.

What would be affected

  • State recognition and public messaging on Sleep Deprivation Awareness Day.
  • Potential influence on educational, healthcare, and community outreach activities related to sleep health.
  • No new mandates or funding allocations are specified in the resolution; it primarily designates a day of awareness and reflection.

Key data and context cited

  • Recommended sleep: Adults 7–9 hours; adolescents 8–10 hours.
  • Noted sleep gaps: More than one in three adults and over 80% of Michigan adolescents do not get enough sleep.
  • Health and safety links: Sleep deprivation associated with obesity, hypertension, diabetes, depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, injuries, and mortality; drowsy driving linked to about 100,000 crashes annually with significant injuries and damages; increased risk of sports injuries and concussions in youth with less sleep.
  • Public health consensus: Major medical organizations view insufficient sleep, especially among youth, as a public health issue.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduction and adoption date: June 11, 2026.
  • This is a ceremonial or commemorative resolution, not a substantive law with regulatory or appropriation provisions.

Summary of potential impact

  • Raises public awareness about sleep health and its broad health and safety implications.
  • May catalyze further policy discussions or initiatives on school start times, youth sleep education, and community health programs.
  • Encourages personal reflection on sleep habits among Michigan residents without imposing new requirements or funding.

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

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