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MI HR0150

MI HR0150
A resolution to declare July 2025 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.


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Introduced
07/24/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
07/24/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/24/2025

Introduced Session

103rd Legislature

Bill Summary

A resolution to declare July 2025 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

AI Summary

This resolution declares July 2025 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in Michigan, highlighting the significance of raising awareness about orofacial clefts (OFCs), which are birth defects affecting 1-2 per 1,000 newborns. The resolution emphasizes the medical challenges faced by children with these conditions, including potential difficulties with feeding, speaking, hearing, and dental health, which often require multiple surgeries, specialized feeding techniques, orthodontic care, and speech therapy. By designating a specific month for awareness, the Michigan House of Representatives aims to draw attention to these birth defects, their impact on children's lives, and the importance of understanding and supporting affected individuals and their families.

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Adopted (on 07/24/2025)

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