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Massachusetts Senate adopts resolution commending Ehlers‑Danlos and hypermobility awareness advocates
Summary
The Massachusetts Senate adopted a resolution introduced by Senator Paiano commending advocates who work to increase recognition and care for people living with Ehlers‑Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders; the resolution references a gubernatorial proclamation naming May 2024 an awareness month.
Senator Paiano introduced a resolution commending advocates for Ehlers‑Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders, and the Senate adopted the resolution by voice vote.
The resolution text described Ehlers‑Danlos syndromes as a group of about 13 inherited connective‑tissue conditions affecting skin, joints and blood vessels and described hypermobility spectrum disorders as connective‑tissue conditions that can cause joint hypermobility, instability and pain. It said these conditions are not widely understood and that many patients struggle to obtain diagnosis and care. The resolution also referenced a gubernatorial proclamation dated May 1, 2024, declaring May 2024 Ehlers‑Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorder awareness month.
The clerk read the resolution into the record. The chair called for the question; after the voice vote the chair said, “The ayes have it, and the resolution has been adopted.” The clerk was directed to forward a copy of the resolution as provided in the text.
The action was ceremonial recognition; the resolution does not create new law, appropriation or program and does not record a roll‑call vote.
