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HR 81

A resolution to declare May 2025 as Michigan Moves Month in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carol Glanville and 5 co-sponsors

Designates May 2025 as Michigan Moves Month to boost physical activity; a symbolic measure urging agencies, schools, and communities to promote movement for all ages and abilities.

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Bill Summary · HR 81

Summary — H.R. 81 (House Resolution No. 81, Michigan)

Status: Adopted
Introduced: May 1, 2025 (sponsored by Rep. Curtis VanderWall)
Type: House resolution (symbolic, non‑binding proclamation)

Main purpose

H.R. 81 declares May 2025 as "Michigan Moves Month" to promote physical activity and active living across Michigan. The resolution aims to raise public awareness of the health benefits of movement and to encourage communities, state agencies, schools, workplaces, and partner organizations to promote opportunities for exercise and outdoor activity.

Key provisions

  • Officially designates May 2025 as Michigan Moves Month in the State of Michigan.
  • Highlights the value of physical activity as a cost‑effective, evidence‑based public health intervention to prevent and manage chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, obesity) and to support mental health and substance‑use recovery.
  • Recognizes the role of parks and green spaces in community health and cites Michigan’s recreational assets, including:
    • over 100 public beaches,
    • 103 state parks and recreation areas,
    • approximately 19 million acres of forest, and
    • thousands of miles of trails.
  • Identifies partner organizations and groups (Michigan Moves Coalition, Michigan Fitness Foundation, Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Sports, Michigan Society of Health and Physical Educators, Michigan Fitness Association, state agencies, private and nonprofit groups) as resources to promote physical-activity opportunities in worksites, schools, businesses, fitness facilities, and communities.
  • Encourages promotion of movement for people of every ability and emphasizes year‑round commitment to regular physical activity.

Who is affected / encouraged to act

  • Michigan residents and visitors (general public)
  • State and local agencies, schools, employers, parks and recreation providers
  • Nonprofits and advocacy groups involved in fitness, health, and outdoor recreation
  • Communities that host or organize events, programs, or outreach during May 2025

Impact and limitations

  • Symbolic / awareness measure: The resolution does not create new legal obligations, appropriations, programs, or regulatory changes. Its primary effect is to raise awareness and encourage coordination among public and private partners.
  • May spur voluntary initiatives, public events, outreach campaigns, and collaboration among the named partner organizations to increase participation in physical activity.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced and adopted in the Michigan House as a resolution in May 2025 (sponsored by Rep. Curtis VanderWall; co‑sponsors include Reps. Glanville, Outman, Paiz, Rogers, and Young per the adopted version).
  • As a house resolution, it serves as a formal legislative statement of support rather than enforceable law.

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

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