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SR 124

A resolution to designate May 2024 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Awareness Month.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert and 21 co-sponsors

Michigan designates May 2024 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month to increase public and medical recognition of the genetic connective tissue disorder.

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Bill Summary · SR 124

Legislative bill overview

SR 124 is a symbolic resolution that designates May 2024 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Awareness Month in Michigan. The resolution does not create funding, policy changes, or legal obligations—it is a ceremonial measure intended to draw public attention to EDS, a group of genetic connective tissue disorders.

Why is this important

EDS affects an estimated 1 in 2,500 to 1 in 5,000 people and causes chronic pain, joint instability, and complications that are often misdiagnosed or overlooked. Awareness resolutions can help patients receive faster diagnoses, reduce medical gaslighting, and encourage healthcare providers and the public to learn about the condition's varied presentations and management needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic value only: The resolution carries no enforcement mechanism or resources; its impact depends entirely on voluntary adoption of awareness efforts by organizations and media
  • One month may be insufficient: Critics may argue that a single month is inadequate for addressing deep medical knowledge gaps and that ongoing initiatives would be more effective
  • Selection of designated months: As more organizations request awareness designations, questions arise about whether proliferating awareness months dilutes their effectiveness

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

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