DelawareDelaware lawmakers designated May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month
Delaware lawmakers designated May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month to draw attention to a rare muscle disease that can take years to diagnose.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers designated May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month. They encouraged residents to learn about the disease, support affected people, and promote research.
Argument forThe designation could lead more residents to learn about myositis, a disease that can take years to diagnose.
Argument againstPatients might see little practical help because the resolution encourages awareness and research but does not require faster diagnosis or treatment.
More detail
Delaware's House and Senate designated a month for myositis awareness. The recognition applies across Delaware and concerns people affected by myositis. Residents are encouraged to learn about myositis, support affected people, and promote research. The designation covers May 2025.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Apr 17Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 16Passed in House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 6. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 16Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- Apr 17Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
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