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SJR 123

Relating to: proclaiming the month of March 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month throughout the state of Wisconsin.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dianne Hesselbein and 6 co-sponsors

Wisconsin would officially recognize March 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month to highlight the disease and support patient advocacy efforts, though the measure has no legal enforcement mechanisms or budget requirements.

Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SJR 123

Legislative bill overview

SJR 123 is a symbolic resolution that would designate March 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in Wisconsin. The bill carries no budgetary impact and does not create enforceable legal obligations, serving instead as an official state recognition of the disease and those affected by it.

Why is this important

Awareness designations can increase public attention to health conditions, support advocacy efforts by disease organizations, and provide a platform for education about symptoms and research needs. For MS patients and their families, state recognition validates the significance of their condition and can facilitate community engagement and fundraising activities.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive action: Critics may argue that awareness designations consume legislative time without addressing material gaps in MS research funding, treatment access, or patient support services
  • Precedent concerns: Approval could invite numerous similar requests for other diseases and causes, raising questions about which conditions merit state designation
  • Implementation clarity: The resolution does not specify what actions the state will take during the month, potentially limiting its practical effect

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

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