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SR 105

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the month of May as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Allain and 1 co-sponsor

Louisiana designates May as ALS Awareness Month to increase public recognition of the disease, though the measure creates no new funding or programs.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/16/2025.
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Bill Summary · SR 105

Legislative bill overview

SR 105 designates May as ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Awareness Month in Louisiana. This is a symbolic resolution that recognizes the month statewide to increase public awareness about the disease and those affected by it.

Why is this important

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with significant health and financial impacts on patients and families. Official awareness designations can increase public education, fundraising visibility for research and support services, and community engagement around the disease.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive: The resolution creates no new funding, programs, or services—it is purely ceremonial and does not address healthcare access or research funding for ALS
  • Resource allocation precedent: Some may question whether the legislature should focus on substantive policy rather than awareness designations
  • Selection criteria: No clear explanation of why this particular disease receives this designation versus other serious illnesses affecting Louisiana residents

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

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