Naming and Designating - Designates May 2025 as "Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month." -
This ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 53) designates May 2025 as "Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month" in Tennessee. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public and health professional awareness about osteoporosis prevention and bone health. The resolution highlights statistics showing osteoporosis causes significant health impacts and costs for Tennessee residents, particularly among Medicare beneficiaries aged 50+. It is a symbolic gesture to encourage education and proactive care, not a policy change.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Apr 4, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 3, 2025
How they voted
35–0
Passed
Total votes 35
Apr 3, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Health and Welfare Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health & Welfare Committee
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Massey
RRepublican
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