Michigan HR237: A resolution to declare February 2026 as American Heart Month and February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day in the state of Michigan.

What the bill says

A resolution to declare February 2026 as American Heart Month and February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day in the state of Michigan.

From the enrolled text, February 4, 2026:

A resolution to declare February 2026 as American Heart Month and February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Cardiovascular disease affects men, women, and children of every age and race in the United States; and Whereas, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Yet only 44 percent of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat; and Whereas, Among females 20 years and older, nearly 45 percent are living with some form of cardiovascular disease and less than half of women entering pregnancy in the United States have optimal cardiovascular health; and Whereas, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S. Simply put, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms; and Whereas, Women, especially Black and Hispanic women, are disproportionally impacted by heart disease and stroke, and research shows heart attacks are on the rise in younger women. Yet, younger generations of women, also known as Gen Z and millennials, are less aware of their greatest health threat, including knowing the warning signs of heart attacks and strokes; and Whereas, Overall, to 20 percent of women will have a health issue during pregnancy. High blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, and gestational diabetes during pregnancy …

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Sponsors

• Rogers, Julie (D, 41) · primary sponsor
• Outman, Pat (R, 91)
• DeBoer, Nancy (R, 86)
• Prestin, David (R, 108)
• Beson, Timothy (R, 96)
• Breen, Kelly (D, 21)
• Wozniak, Douglas (R, 59)
• Bierlein, Matt (R, 97)
• Schuette, Bill (R, 95)
• Bollin, Ann (R, 49)
• Robinson, Ron (R, 58)
• Mueller, Mike (R, 72)

Latest actions

1. February 4, 2026: adopted
2. February 4, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Julie Rogers

Common questions

What is HR237?

HR237 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to declare February 2026 as American Heart Month and February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day in the state of Michigan.

What does HR237 do?

In its own words: A resolution to declare February 2026 as American Heart Month and February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day in the state of Michigan.

What is the status of HR237?

Passed both chambers as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: adopted (February 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HR237?

Rogers, Julie (D, 41), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR237?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HR-0237