HR 137 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare June 27, 2025, as National PTSD Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution officially designates June 27, 2025, as National PTSD Awareness Day in Michigan. It encourages Michigan residents to learn about PTSD, reduce stigma, and support those affected - including veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors - while aligning with the existing U.S. Senate observance honoring Staff Sergeant Joe Biel. The bill has no new funding or legal requirements; it is a symbolic gesture to promote awareness and compassion.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jun 26, 2025 Last action Jun 26, 2025

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What changed between versions

House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add new sponsors and expand the list of affected groups to include survivors of abuse and others experiencing severe trauma. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, with the same awareness declaration, symptom descriptions, treatment information, and encouragement for residents to seek help.

Scope change

The scope of affected groups was expanded to include survivors of abuse and others who have experienced severe trauma, broadening the recognition beyond just veterans and first responders.

ELIGIBILITY

Added new sponsors: Breen, Fox, Paiz, Weiss, and Witwer to the list of representatives offering the resolution.

Expanded the list of affected groups to include 'survivors of abuse, and others who have experienced severe trauma' alongside veterans and first responders.

TECHNICAL

Formatting changes including line breaks and spacing adjustments throughout the document.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Jun 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Jun 26, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Denise Mentzer

lower

1 primary · 46 co-sponsors