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HR 39

recognizing and celebrating the enduring relationship between the state of New Hampshire and Canada.

2026 Regular Session

Declares March 9-15, 2025 as Michigan's Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week to raise public awareness and support for people with MS and their families.

Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 71
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Bill Summary · HR 39

Summary — HR 39 (House Resolution)

Title: A resolution to declare March 9–15, 2025, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the state of Michigan
Status: Adopted (House resolution; ceremonial/nonbinding)

Purpose / Intent

HR 39 formally designates March 9–15, 2025, as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week in Michigan. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about MS, recognize the work of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Michigan MS leaders, and encourage Michiganders to learn about and support people and families affected by MS.

Key provisions

  • Declares the week of March 9–15, 2025, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in Michigan.
  • Highlights facts and concerns about MS cited in the resolution, including:
    • MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects nearly one million people in the U.S.
    • MS most commonly strikes people aged roughly 20–50; its cause and course are not fully understood and there is no cure.
    • The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has invested more than $1 billion in research since 1946 and supports research, prevention, treatments, and efforts toward a cure.
    • The Michigan Chapter supports 18 in-person MS support groups for people impacted by MS.
  • Commends the observance and encourages citizens to learn about MS and support affected individuals and families.

Who is affected

  • Direct legal obligations: none. This is a ceremonial (nonbinding) House resolution and does not create rights, duties, or appropriations.
  • Intended beneficiaries: people in Michigan living with MS, their families, caregivers, support organizations, and MS research and advocacy groups.
  • Indirectly affected: healthcare providers, advocacy groups, community organizations, and the general public (through awareness and outreach activities).

Procedural / timeline highlights

  • Introduced by Representative Pat Outman (and coauthored by a number of members).
  • Considered and adopted by the Michigan House (adoption actions recorded in March 2025).
  • Enrolled and presented to the Secretary of State (documents show enrollment and presentation in April–August 2025).
  • Final status recorded as adopted; as a resolution, it does not require governor signature to be an adopted House resolution but may be transmitted for appropriate distribution.

Practical impact

  • Symbolic recognition intended to increase public awareness, promote community support and fundraising, and recognize the work of MS organizations in Michigan.
  • No fiscal impact, regulatory change, or changes to state programs or law.

Sponsors / authors (selected)

  • Introduced by Rep. Pat Outman. Adopted version lists multiple co-sponsors including Reps. Alexander, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Greene, Johnsen, Longjohn, MacDonell, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Witwer, and others.

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

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