Memorials, Recognition - Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month -

HJR 327 is a symbolic resolution designating May 2025 as "Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month" in Tennessee. It does not create new laws or affect specific individuals or policies; instead, it formally recognizes the need for greater public and medical awareness of these conditions. The resolution highlights that EDS and HSD are rare connective tissue disorders affecting about 1 in 5,000 people, causing symptoms like joint instability and tissue fragility, with limited local expertise for management. It was passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor on April 7, 2025, as a commemorative gesture.