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HR 307

A resolution to declare May 2026 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Noah Arbit and 23 co-sponsors

Michigan designates May 2026 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month to raise awareness and highlight the need for better treatments and research.

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Bill Summary · HR 307

Summary of Bill: HR 307 (Session 2025-2026, Michigan)

Purpose and Intent

  • Declares May 2026 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
  • Aims to raise awareness about brain tumors, their impact, and the need for improved treatments and research.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official Resolution: The House recognizes brain tumors (notably glioblastoma) as among the deadliest forms of cancer and designates May 2026 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
  • Context and Justification:
    • Cites local statistics for Michigan in 2026: approximately 3,030 new diagnoses of brain and other nervous system tumors and about 630 deaths from these diseases.
    • Notes the severe impact on quality of life for survivors and highlights that brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death among children and adolescents.
    • Points out the high initial cost of care for brain tumors, with 2019 mean annual net cost around $162,550 (in U.S. dollars).
    • Emphasizes long-lasting physical, cognitive, and psychological effects on patients.
  • Michigan’s Strengths and Gaps:
    • Acknowledges Michigan as a national leader in brain tumor treatment and research, supported by clinical trials, local research funding, and a concentration of specialists.
    • Highlights Detroit-area brain tumor centers (e.g., Hermelin Brain Tumor Center at Henry Ford Health, Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as hubs of care and research.
    • Points out a gap: despite high diagnosis rates and prognosis challenges, only five FDA-approved drugs and one device have been developed for brain tumors in the past three decades, with no curative options for the most aggressive forms.
  • Causal and Legislative Note:
    • The resolution is symbolic and commemorative, with no new regulatory or funding authorities attached within the text of the bill itself.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • State recognition and awareness efforts within Michigan.
  • Public and professional communities involved in brain tumor research, treatment, and advocacy may reference the designation during May 2026.
  • No explicit changes to funding, programs, or state agencies are enacted by the resolution itself; impact is primarily awareness-oriented.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Adoption:
    • Introduced and displayed on May 12, 2026.
    • Adopted on May 12, 2026 (same day as introduction, per action history).
  • Status: A resolution recognizing Brain Tumor Awareness Month; does not create permanent statutory requirements or appropriations.

Additional Context (From the Text)

  • The resolution underscores the ongoing need for breakthroughs in brain tumor treatment, given limited FDA-approved options and the persistent mortality and morbidity associated with the disease.
  • It aligns with Michigan institutions’ role in research and patient care and situates the state as a leader in the field.

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

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