HR 246 — A resolution to declare February 16-20, 2026, as Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Last action — adopted
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
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Passed House
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Summary
A resolution to declare February 16-20, 2026, as Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
73 added · 71 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to the bill HR 246 made multiple changes to emphasize the awareness of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) among the general public. The main addition includes the names of several representatives who support this resolution, highlighting a greater collective effort behind the initiative. It is significant since increasing awareness of SCAD could help in early diagnosis and potentially reduce severe health risks, especially for women who are disproportionately affected. The bill aims to educate people about SCAD to prevent misdiagnosis and improve healthcare outcomes.
246 Rep.Reps.
PuriPuri, Arbit, Breen, Byrnes, Fitzgerald, Fox, Glanville, Longjohn, Paiz, Rheingans, Rigas, Rogers, Skaggs, Witwer, Wooden, Xiong and Young offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection is a medical emergency that occurs when a tear forms in the wall of a coronary Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Awareness W 26H_HR246_AA_1 83okwt 1 artery, leading to reduced or blocked blood flow to the heart and often resulting in heart attack, cardiac arrest, or sudden death;
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Awareness W 26H_HR0246_INTR_1 3kb94o 1 and Whereas, SCAD is frequently misdiagnosed or dismissed, particularly in women, due to a lack of awareness and the misconception that affected patients do not fit the traditional profile for heart disease;
and Whereas, Pregnancy-associated spontaneous coronary artery dissection (P-SCAD) may occur during pregnancy or after childbirth, with studies indicating that a majority of cases occur during the Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Awareness W 26H_HR246_AA_1 83okwt 1 early postpartum period, particularly within the first week following delivery;
and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Awareness W 26H_HR0246_INTR_1 3kb94o 1 Whereas, P-SCAD is frequently misdiagnosed due to limited provider awareness and because symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue may be mistakenly attributed to normal postpartum recovery;
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Awareness W 26H_HR246_AA_1 83okwt and be it further Resolved, That the House of Representatives encourages Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Awareness W 26H_HR0246_INTR_1 3kb94o healthcare providers, researchers, advocacy organizations, and community leaders to promote education, research, and awareness of SCAD, and to support individuals and families affected by this life-threatening condition.
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Awareness W 26H_HR0246_INTR_126H_HR246_AA_1 3kb94o83okwt
View plain text versions (2)
- House Adopted Resolution View text Current pdf
- Introduced House Introduced Resolution pdf
Action History
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adopted
Sponsors
- Ranjeev Puri · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Ranjeev Puri Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 246 do?
- A resolution to declare February 16-20, 2026, as Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
- Who sponsors HR 246?
- HR 246 is sponsored by Ranjeev Puri (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HR 246?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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