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HR 130

Recognizing May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Allison Russo

Ohio officially designates May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month to recognize the disease and increase public awareness of its impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 130

Legislative bill overview

HR 130 designates May 2025 as ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Awareness Month in Ohio. This is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes the month to raise public awareness about the disease and those affected by it.

Why is this important

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with no cure and significant mortality rates, affecting thousands of Ohioans. Official recognition helps increase public awareness, encourages fundraising for research and patient support, and acknowledges the experiences of those living with the disease and their families.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited tangible impact: As a symbolic resolution, it carries no binding authority or funding mechanisms to actually advance ALS research, treatment access, or patient care
  • Precedent concerns: If legislatures adopt awareness months for every disease, condition, and cause, calendar space becomes meaningless and legislative time may be diverted from substantive policy
  • Equity questions: Some may question why certain diseases receive official recognition while others do not, or whether recognition should be tied to disease prevalence or funding gaps

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

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