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SR 48

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Awareness Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick McMath

Louisiana designates May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Awareness Day at the state Capitol to promote public recognition of the disease.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/1/2025.
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Bill Summary · SR 48

Legislative bill overview

SR 48 designates May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Awareness Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This symbolic resolution recognizes a specific date for heightened awareness and observance of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia conditions within the state's legislative building.

Why is this important

Alzheimer's and related dementias affect hundreds of thousands of Louisiana residents and their families, making awareness and advocacy efforts meaningful for public health visibility. Designating an official awareness day can help mobilize resources, encourage screening and early detection conversations, and provide a focal point for advocacy organizations to engage policymakers and the public.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact: Symbolic resolutions do not fund programs, research, or services; they serve awareness functions only without allocating resources to address the disease
  • Calendar proliferation: Critics sometimes argue that numerous awareness designations diminish the impact of each individual observance and create crowded legislative calendars
  • Geographic specificity: The designation applies only to the Capitol building rather than statewide observance, potentially limiting broader public engagement beyond state legislators

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

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