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title: HR 1833. ALS Awareness Month; May 2026; recognize
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bill_number: HR 1833
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-20
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Samuel Park
  - Al Williams
  - Spencer Frye
  - Park Cannon
  - Saira Draper
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  - ALS awareness
  - public health
  - veterans health
  - disease research
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# HR 1833. ALS Awareness Month; May 2026; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 1833
By: Representatives Park of the 107th, Williams of the 168th, Frye of the 122nd, Cannon of the
58th, and Draper of the 90th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's
disease, is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease in which the brain loses connection
with the muscles, slowly reducing a person's ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe;
and
WHEREAS, ALS does not discriminate—it can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, or
background, and its impact extends beyond those diagnosed to their families, caregivers, and
entire communities; and
WHEREAS, thousands of new ALS cases are reported in the United States every year, and
estimates show that every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with ALS and someone passes
away from the disease; and
WHEREAS, on average, patients diagnosed with ALS survive only two to five years from
the time of diagnosis, underscoring the urgency of research, treatment access, and
compassionate support; and
WHEREAS, the exact causes of ALS remain unknown and there is currently no known cure,
making sustained investment in research and clinical trials of critical importance; and
WHEREAS, people who have served in the military are more likely to develop ALS and die
from the disease than those without a history of military service, reflecting a particular debt
of gratitude owed to those veterans and their families; and
WHEREAS, securing access to new therapies, durable medical equipment, and assistive
communication technologies is of vital importance to people living with ALS and directly
affects their quality of life and dignity; and
WHEREAS, clinical trials play a pivotal role in evaluating new treatments, enhancing quality
of life, and fostering assistive technologies for those living with ALS; and
WHEREAS, the ALS Association is the largest philanthropic funder of ALS research
globally and has committed more than $154 million to support more than 550 research
projects across the United States and 18 other countries, providing care services, equipment
loans, advocacy, and research support to Georgians across the state; and
WHEREAS, constituents across Georgia, including Chris Kern of Lawrenceville, a former
caregiver for a person with ALS, have bravely shared their personal experiences to advocate
for greater public awareness and support for those living with and affected by this disease;
and
WHEREAS, ALS Awareness Month provides a meaningful opportunity to increase public
understanding of the devastating realities faced by those living with ALS, to honor the
courage of patients and caregivers, to recognize healthcare providers who serve them, and
to demonstrate Georgia's commitment to supporting those impacted by this disease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month, recognizing patients, caregivers, veterans, and healthcare providers affected by the disease.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month. ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive and fatal disease that gradually takes away a person's ability to move, speak, eat, and breathe. The resolution lays out background on the disease, including that thousands of Georgians and Americans are diagnosed each year, that there is no known cure, and that military veterans face a higher risk of developing it.
The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or program. Its only operative actions are that the House recognizes May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month through a vote of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new funding, legal requirement, or state program; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

### Who it affects

The resolution speaks to people living with ALS in Georgia, their families and caregivers, healthcare providers who treat them, military veterans (who face higher ALS risk), and organizations such as the ALS Association that fund research and support services.

### Why it matters

While the resolution changes no laws or budgets, it publicly signals the Georgia House's acknowledgment of ALS patients and caregivers, potentially raising awareness of the disease's toll and the challenges of accessing treatment, equipment, and research funding.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses describe ALS as a fatal neurodegenerative disease with no known cure and average survival of two to five years after diagnosis.
- It notes that military veterans face a higher likelihood of developing and dying from ALS than non-veterans.
- It cites the ALS Association's global research funding, including more than $154 million committed to over 550 research projects.
- The resolved clause designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-20)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-20)
- Sponsors: Samuel Park, Al Williams, Spencer Frye, Park Cannon, Saira Draper
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74335

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