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

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