Bill > SR0241

This resolution declares May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month, focusing on raising public consciousness about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The resolution highlights several critical aspects of ALS, including its devastating impact: patients typically survive only two to five years after diagnosis, with someone being diagnosed or dying from the disease every 90 minutes. It notes that military veterans are at higher risk of developing ALS and emphasizes the importance of clinical trials, research, and access to medical technologies. The resolution references the Ice Bucket Challenge's 11th anniversary and acknowledges the ALS Association's significant contributions, which include funding over 550 research projects globally with more than $154 million. By designating this awareness month, the resolution aims to increase public understanding of the disease's terrible consequences for patients and their families, promote research efforts, and encourage support for those affected by ALS, with the ultimate hope of transforming ALS into a manageable condition.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=241&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104