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136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jason Stephens

Declares November 2025 in Michigan as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month to raise awareness, promote early detection, and honor caregivers and researchers.

Adopted

Purpose / Intent

HR 209 formally designates November 2025 as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Michigan. The resolution aims to raise public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, promote early detection, reduce stigma, recognize and support caregivers, and honor those working on research, education, and care improvements.

Key provisions

Declares November 2025 to be recognized as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Michigan.

Expresses legislative findings and intent, including:

Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
Alzheimer’s is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S. and the 5th leading cause of death for those aged 65+.
Over 6.9 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s; without breakthroughs this could rise to ~13 million by 2050.
In Michigan, more than 200,000 residents live with Alzheimer’s and over 385,000 family members/friends provide unpaid care.
November has been nationally recognized as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month since 1983.

Honors the strength and resilience of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers and reaffirms appreciation for those advancing research and care.

Who is affected

Directly: Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Michigan and their family caregivers.

Indirectly: Health-care providers, advocacy organizations, researchers, and the general public (through increased public awareness activities).

The resolution is symbolic and does not create new programs, mandates, or funding.

Procedural status and timeline

Introduced: January 3, 2025 (House).

Committee referrals and readings occurred in January–February 2025 (House Administration; Local & Consent Calendars; First and Second Readers).

Adopted in final form: March 19, 2025.

Subsequent House actions include suspension of rules and final adoption (May 22, 2025), enrollment and Speaker signature (May 27, 2025), and presentation to the Secretary of State (May 28, 2025).

A later entry indicates the resolution was introduced and adopted again on November 6, 2025 (likely reflecting ceremonial observance timing).

Impact and limitations

Impact: Provides an official statewide recognition to encourage outreach, education, screening, caregiver support, and community events during November 2025. May help focus public- and private-sector awareness campaigns and partnerships.

Limitations: Being a non-binding resolution, it carries no legal or fiscal mandates, does not appropriate funds, nor does it change healthcare policy or regulatory requirements.

Note: The legislative file provided includes text from other unrelated resolutions (e.g., a workplace heat protection urging and an Illinois condolence resolution). This summary pertains specifically to the Michigan House Resolution declaring November 2025 as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

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