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SR 9

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month

2026 Regular Session

Colorado proclaims May 2026 ALS Awareness Month to raise awareness and encourage support for research, care, and advocacy for people with ALS.

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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Bill Summary · SR 9

Summary of SR 9 (Session 2026A) – Colorado: ALS Awareness Month

Note: This document summarizes the Senate Resolution (SR) recognizing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) awareness month in Colorado. It is a symbolic measure rather than a bill that changes statutes or reallocates funds.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim is to proclaim May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in the State of Colorado.
  • The resolution expresses support for ALS research, advocacy for increased funding, and solidarity with individuals and families affected by ALS.
  • It highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care, access to therapies and assistive technologies, and participation in clinical trials as part of the broader effort to improve the lives of people with ALS and pursue a cure.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Proclamation: The Colorado Senate declares May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month.
  • Public Call to Action: Coloradans are encouraged to support ALS research, advocate for higher funding, and stand in solidarity with those affected.
  • Communications and Outreach: The resolution directs that copies of the proclamation be sent to:
    • Dr. Jinny Tavee, Chief of Neurology and Behavioral Health at National Jewish Health
    • Dr. Laura Foster, UCHealth Neurosciences Center at Anschutz Medical Campus
    • The ALS Association
    • The ALS United Rocky Mountain organization
    • Gretchen Hammer, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
    • Paul O’Neill, an ALS caregiver

3) Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Directly: No statutory changes or funding appropriations are authorized by this resolution.
  • Indirectly: Elevated public awareness may influence:
    • Support for research funding and philanthropy related to ALS
    • Public understanding of ALS care needs, including multidisciplinary clinics and assistive technologies
    • Engagement with ALS-related organizations and medical researchers in Colorado and beyond

4) Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Session and Adoption:
    • Bill: SR 9
    • Session: 2026A (Seventy-fifth General Assembly, Colorado)
    • Status: Senate Third Reading laid over to May 4, 2026 (no amendments as of the latest action)
  • Effective Date: The proclamation designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month; the resolution becomes effective upon adoption by the Senate.
  • Scope: This is a ceremonial resolution recognizing ALS awareness and does not create new laws or funding programs.

Additional Context

  • ALS Overview Included: The resolution provides background on ALS, noting its progressive, fatal nature, lack of a cure, and impact on motor function, with references to higher incidence among military veterans and the role of multidisciplinary care and clinical trials in management.
  • Supporting Organizations Mentioned: National Jewish Health, UCHealth (Anschutz Medical Campus), The ALS Association, and ALS United Rocky Mountain.

This summary focuses on the substantive content and potential public impact of SR 9: a symbolic acknowledgment intended to mobilize awareness, advocacy, and support for people with ALS and ongoing research.

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

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