Colorado Senate proclaims May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month
May 08, 2026 | Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
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The Colorado Senate adopted Senate Resolution 26-009 proclaiming May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month and urging Coloradans to support ALS research and multidisciplinary clinical care. The resolution, read at length on the Senate floor, cites the disease's progressive, fatal nature and the importance of clinical trials, durable medical equipment and comprehensive care.
The resolution was introduced for floor consideration and read by the clerk. The Senate Minority Leader spoke in support, recalling personal family experience and noting advances in diagnosis and treatment. "ALS remains incurable," the Minority Leader said, stressing the need for continued research and services. The resolution names clinicians and organizations, including the ALS Association and regional ALS support groups, and directs that copies be sent to specific providers and advocates.
Senate action: the Minority Leader moved adoption of SR 26-009 and the motion was approved unanimously with a recorded result of 35 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 0 excused. The Senate also agreed to add the current roll call as cosponsors. The Senate paused briefly afterward to acknowledge guests in the gallery.
Why it matters: The resolution is ceremonial but directs attention to access to care and research priorities for residents affected by ALS and highlights local clinics and nonprofit support organizations named in the text. The Senate recorded the resolution on the journal as requested and extended condolences to the family of Frederick Winfield Brown, whose tribute was presented earlier in the session.
The Senate's action is final for the legislative day; copies of the resolution will be sent to the providers and organizations named in the text.
The resolution was introduced for floor consideration and read by the clerk. The Senate Minority Leader spoke in support, recalling personal family experience and noting advances in diagnosis and treatment. "ALS remains incurable," the Minority Leader said, stressing the need for continued research and services. The resolution names clinicians and organizations, including the ALS Association and regional ALS support groups, and directs that copies be sent to specific providers and advocates.
Senate action: the Minority Leader moved adoption of SR 26-009 and the motion was approved unanimously with a recorded result of 35 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 0 excused. The Senate also agreed to add the current roll call as cosponsors. The Senate paused briefly afterward to acknowledge guests in the gallery.
Why it matters: The resolution is ceremonial but directs attention to access to care and research priorities for residents affected by ALS and highlights local clinics and nonprofit support organizations named in the text. The Senate recorded the resolution on the journal as requested and extended condolences to the family of Frederick Winfield Brown, whose tribute was presented earlier in the session.
The Senate's action is final for the legislative day; copies of the resolution will be sent to the providers and organizations named in the text.
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