Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HR 251 — A resolution to declare February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day in the state of Michigan.

Last action — adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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High chance

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Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

A resolution to declare February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HR 251 now includes the names of several representatives who are co-sponsoring the resolution to declare February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day in Michigan. This change highlights a broader support among lawmakers for raising awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with rare diseases. Additionally, the bill retains its focus on the difficulties these patients encounter, making it clear that a collective effort is necessary to improve funding, research, and advocacy for rare diseases. This matters because increased legislative support can lead to enhanced visibility and resources for those affected by these conditions.

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Witwer offered the following resolution:
Witwer, Breen, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Mentzer, Myers- Phillips, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss and Wooden offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved hundreds of drugs for the treatment of rare diseases, but most rare diseases do not have treatments available;
and Whereas, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rare Disease D 26H_HR251_AA_1 hi75cw 1 hundreds of drugs for the treatment of rare diseases, but most rare diseases do not have treatments available;
and Rare Disease D 26H_HR0251_INTR_1 f7h8w2 1 Whereas, Individuals and families affected by rare diseases often experience challenges such as diagnostic delay, difficulty finding medical experts, and lack of access to treatments or ancillary services;
and Whereas, Individuals and families affected by rare diseases often experience challenges such as diagnostic delay, difficulty finding medical experts, and lack of access to treatments or ancillary services;
Rare Disease D 26H_HR0251_INTR_1 f7h8w2
Rare Disease D 26H_HR251_AA_1 hi75cw
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  1. adopted

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 251 do?
A resolution to declare February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 251?
HR 251 is sponsored by Angela Witwer (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 251?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HR 251?
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