Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1709 — Designates the last week of September as Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week

Last action — Second Read and Referred S Progress and Development Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

SB 1709 - This act designates the last full week of September each year as "Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Awareness Week" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities that will increase awareness of frontotemporal degeneration, to support programs of research and education surrounding frontotemporal degeneration, and to support individuals and families impacted by frontotemporal degeneration. This act is identical to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 841 (2026) and substantially similar to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/HCS/HB 2372 (2026) and the truly agreed to and finally passed SS#2/SCS/HS/HB 2576 (2026). SARAH HASKINS

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Second Read and Referred S Progress and Development Committee

  2. S First Read

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1709 do?
SB 1709 - This act designates the last full week of September each year as "Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Awareness Week" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities that will increase awareness of frontotemporal degeneration, to support programs of research and education surrounding frontotemporal degeneration, and to support individuals and families impacted by frontotemporal degeneration. This act is identical to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 841 (2026) and substantially similar to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/HCS/HB 2372 (2026) and the truly agreed to and finally passed SS#2/SCS/HS/HB 2576 (2026). SARAH HASKINS
Who sponsors SB 1709?
SB 1709 is sponsored by Tracy McCreery.
What is the current status of SB 1709?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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