HJR149 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Kerry RichGreg BurdineRandy DavisDonnie ChesteenAllen TreadawayLynn GreerHoward SanderfordApril WeaverMack N. ButlerJim PattersonAllen FarleyTerri CollinsMark TuggleJim CarnsBill PooleJim McClendonBecky Nordgren

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Neuropathy, April 2013, awareness month

Summary

HJR149 designates March 2013 as Neuropathy Awareness Month and urges government, health professionals, and the public to improve coverage, understanding, funding, and patient support for neuropathy.

What This Bill Does

It recognizes Neuropathy Awareness Month and requests actions to improve delivery of coverage and care by government agencies and medical providers; to increase understanding of neuropathy's scope and impact among health officials and the public; to boost funding for neuropathy research from private and public sources; and to enhance patient support through resources such as e-Neuropathy Awareness, Research, and Education.

Who It Affects

• Government agencies and medical providers, who would be urged to improve delivery of neuropathy coverage and care.
• Health officials and the general public, who would be encouraged to better understand the scope and impact of neuropathy.
• Private and public researchers and funders, who would be encouraged to increase funding for neuropathy research.
• Neuropathy patients and their families, who would benefit from increased patient support resources (e-Neuropathy Awareness, Research, and Education).

Key Provisions

• Recognize March 2013 as Neuropathy Awareness Month and urge actions regarding neuropathy awareness.
• Encourage the delivery of neuropathy coverage and care by governmental agencies and medical providers.
• Encourage increased understanding of neuropathy's scope and impact by health officials and the public.
• Encourage increased funding of private and public neuropathy research.
• Encourage increased support of patients through resources such as e-Neuropathy Awareness, e-Neuropathy Research, and e-Neuropathy Education.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative