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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

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

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1709 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designates the last week of September as Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week. Primary sponsor: Tracy McCreery (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Progress and Development Committee.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Tracy McCreeryPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Second Read and Referred S Progress and Development Committee
  2. S First Read

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source