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HR 304

A resolution to declare May 2026 as National Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 10 co-sponsors

Michigan designates May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month to raise public understanding of Lyme disease and its potential serious health impacts.

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Bill Summary · HR 304

Summary: House Resolution 304 (2025-2026) – Michigan

Purpose

  • Declare May 2026 as National Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
  • Recognize Lyme disease as a difficult-to-diagnose tick-borne illness with potential long-term health consequences.

Key Provisions

  • Formal declaration by the Michigan House of Representatives that May 2026 be designated as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Michigan.
  • Acknowledgment that Lyme disease can be challenging to diagnose and treat, and that it can affect multiple body systems if untreated (including the heart, nervous system, joints, and potentially cause paralysis, encephalitis, seizures, or death).
  • Statement that Lyme disease cases in Michigan have been rising since 2012 (contextual claim within the resolution).

Affected Parties and Entities

  • Primary: Residents of Michigan.
  • Organizations: Michigan Lyme Disease Association (the resolution directs that copies be transmitted to this organization with high esteem).
  • Legislative audience: Members of the Michigan House of Representatives and the public, to raise awareness of Lyme disease.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Introduced and adopted on April 30, 2026.
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor Rep. Bill Schuette; multiple co-sponsors including Reps. Carrie Rheingans, Jason Woolford, Julie Rogers, Kelly Breen, Carol Glanville, Veronica Paiz, Will Bruck, Joseph Fox, Greg Alexander, and Reps. Miller, Smith, etc. (the listed names indicate broad bipartisan/co-sponsorship in support).
  • Action: The resolution is a nonbinding symbolic measure that establishes May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month within the state.
  • Distribution: Upon adoption, copies are to be transmitted to the Michigan Lyme Disease Association.

Impact and Practical Implications

  • Educational/awareness impact: Provides formal recognition aimed at increasing public understanding of Lyme disease, its symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and prevention strategies within Michigan.
  • Public health emphasis: Signals legislative support for Lyme disease awareness efforts, which may complement public health campaigns, physician education, and patient advocacy by organizations such as the Michigan Lyme Disease Association.
  • No new funding or regulatory changes: The resolution does not include appropriations, mandates, or new regulatory requirements. It is a ceremonial designation intended to promote awareness.

Notable Context

  • The resolution emphasizes that Lyme disease is often mistaken for other illnesses and highlights serious potential health consequences if left untreated.
  • It notes a rising trend in Michigan Lyme disease cases since 2012, aligning with broader national concerns about tick-borne illnesses.

If you’d like, I can compare this resolution to similar Lyme awareness resolutions in other states or provide suggested talking points for advocates to accompany the designation.

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

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