HR 27 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare February 24-March 2, 2025, as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

This resolution designates February 24-March 2, 2025, as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Michigan. It aims to raise public awareness about eating disorders - serious mental health conditions affecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and genders - and combat associated stigma. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it is a symbolic declaration to encourage community conversations and early intervention. All Michigan residents are the general audience for this observance, which aligns with national efforts to highlight the need for support and understanding.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2025

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House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add four new co-sponsors (Reps. Paiz, Rheingans, and Rogers) and expanded the 'Whereas' clauses to include additional context about the devastating consequences of eating disorders and the factors that shape them. These changes strengthen the resolution's educational messaging while maintaining the core purpose of declaring Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

TECHNICAL

Added three new co-sponsors (Reps. Paiz, Rheingans, and Rogers) to the resolution, expanding the bipartisan or coalition support for the bill.

Removed internal document tracking codes and formatting artifacts (e.g., 'W 25H_HR0027_INTR_1 t94b2d') that were present in the original draft but are not substantive policy content.

REQUIREMENT

Expanded the second 'Whereas' clause to include additional details about the mental and physical consequences of eating disorders and the societal pressures that contribute to them, providing more context for the awareness campaign.

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

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Committee

Feb 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Feb 25, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Laurie Pohutsky

lower

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors