SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana
This resolution officially designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana to increase public recognition of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It encourages citizens to support research and advocate for those affected by the progressive neurodegenerative disease. The measure does not alter existing laws or funding but serves as a symbolic state designation.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 20, 2026
Last action Apr 24, 2026
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HR177 Original
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HR177 Enrolled
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Apr 22, 2026
MINOR
The bill was converted from an original draft to its final enrolled version, which involves significant formatting updates to meet official printing standards. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, continuing to designate May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana and outlining the disease's impact and the need for research support.
TECHNICAL
The document was reformatted to remove draft headers, add official 'ENROLLED' status, and adjust line spacing and indentation to comply with final legislative printing requirements.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Josh Carlson
RRepublican
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