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HR 8447

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Edith Ajello and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island designates April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month to raise awareness and support for research and services, with no new funding or programs.

04/14/2026 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 8447

Summary: House Resolution Proclaiming April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month" in Rhode Island (HR 8447)

Purpose and Intent

  • Declares April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month" in the State of Rhode Island.
  • Aims to raise awareness about Parkinson's Disease, its impact, and the need for continued research and support services.
  • Encourages acknowledgment of the disease’s burden and the importance of advancing research for better treatments and a potential cure.

Key Provisions

  • Proclamation: The Rhode Island House of Representatives designates April 2026 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
  • Transmission: The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the American Parkinson Disease Association, Rhode Island Chapter.
  • No new funding, programs, or statutory changes are created; the measure is a symbolic recognition designed to promote awareness.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Affected Entity: Residents of Rhode Island living with Parkinson's Disease, their families, caregivers, and supporters, along with healthcare providers and organizations involved in Parkinson’s research and patient care.
  • Broader Impact: Public awareness efforts and alignment with national and local Parkinson’s advocacy groups (notably the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction Date: April 14, 2026.
  • Action: The resolution was read and passed by the Rhode Island House on April 14, 2026.
  • Next Steps: Upon passage, the Secretary of State issues and transmits a certified copy of the proclamation to the designated organization.

Additional Context

  • The resolution underscores the prevalence and impact of Parkinson’s Disease in the United States and Rhode Island (including statistics on diagnoses, age of onset, symptoms, and the current lack of a cure or disease-modifying treatment).
  • Serves as a public statement to galvanize awareness and support for research and services, in partnership with the American Parkinson Disease Association, Rhode Island Chapter.

If you’d like, I can add a brief section comparing this resolution to similar Parkinson’s Awareness Month proclamations in other states or provide a concise one-page briefing for policymakers.

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

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