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SJR 988

Memorials, Recognition - ALS Awareness Month -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Raumesh Akbari

Tennessee designates a state awareness month for ALS to promote public education about the neurodegenerative disease and support affected communities.

Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Bill Summary · SJR 988

Legislative bill overview

SJR 988 is a memorial resolution designating a specific month as ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Awareness Month in Tennessee. The bill recognizes and promotes awareness of ALS, a neurodegenerative disease, and encourages public education about the condition.

Why is this important

ALS is a progressive, fatal neurological disease with no cure, affecting approximately 5,000 new diagnoses annually in the U.S. State recognition of awareness months can increase public understanding, encourage research funding discussions, and provide visibility for affected communities and their advocates.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Some may question whether symbolic gestures like awareness designations meaningfully impact disease research or funding without accompanying legislative appropriations
  • Precedent concerns: Multiple awareness month designations could lead to calendar congestion, raising questions about which causes receive legislative recognition
  • Specificity debate: Whether individual diseases warrant state-level memorial resolutions versus broader health awareness initiatives

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

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