Memorials, Recognition - ALS Awareness Month -
This bill designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Tennessee to raise public understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease. The resolution highlights the disease's impact on patients and families, notes the lack of a known cure, and acknowledges the vital role of research and support organizations like the ALS Association. It serves as a commemorative measure to honor those affected by the disease and to encourage continued support for research and advocacy efforts.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Signed May 11, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
10
Committee
6
May 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/15/2026
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2026
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/14/2026
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/14/2026
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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