A resolution to declare May 15, 2026, as Arts for Mental Health Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
This Michigan House resolution designates May 15, 2026, as Arts for Mental Health Awareness Day to highlight the connection between creative arts and mental well-being. The measure acknowledges how participation in the arts can help reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation while supporting recovery from trauma. It specifically recognizes the roles of artists, art therapists, and arts organizations in building community resilience and improving public safety. By officially declaring this date, the legislature aims to encourage public awareness of arts-based health initiatives without mandating any specific actions or funding.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
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The bill was amended to add several new sponsors and expand the list of representatives supporting the resolution. The substantive text of the resolution, including the date, the specific mental health statistics cited, and the reasons for declaring the day, remained unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Added a new list of sponsors (Breen, Bruck, Dievendorf, Liberati, McFall, Myers-Phillips, Skaggs, Weiss, Wilson, Witwer, Xiong, and Young) to the resolution.
Floor votes
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Key actions
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Committee
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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
adopted
lower
May 14, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Denise Mentzer
lower
1 primary · 30 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Denise Mentzer
DDemocratic
Co
Angela Witwer
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
Co
Erin Byrnes
DDemocratic
Co
Jaime Greene
RRepublican
Co
Jaz Martus
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Joey Andrews
DDemocratic
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