2026 House Resolution 255

Whereas, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an under-recognized public health crisis and is the progressive, gradual loss of kidney function, which results in decreased ability of the kidneys to remove waste from the body; and

Whereas, Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is a health condition that affects your heart, kidneys, and metabolism (your body’s process for getting energy from food); and

Whereas, Chronic Kidney Disease affects more than one in three U.S. adults – an estimated 35.5 million people, and more than one million Michigan adults (age 20 and older) have chronic kidney disease; and

Whereas, About one in three U.S. adults have at least three risk factors for CKM syndrome; and

Whereas, Earlier stages of CKD continue to be under reported due to lack of awareness and as many as nine out of ten people with CKD do not know they have it because CKD usually has no symptoms until the late stages; and

Whereas, Regular screening and early detection of CKD allows opportunity for disease management that can slow the progression of kidney disease and help prevent kidney failure; and

Whereas, More than 23,000 people have end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in Michigan and as of February 26, 2026, data shows 2,315 people in Michigan were waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant; and

Whereas, Both the U.S. and Michigan show net declines in ESKD incidence among people with diabetes from 2017 to 2023. Michigan’s decline at 17% is more than twice as large as the national decline over the period; and

Whereas, The incidence of kidney failure is decreasing due to interventions discussed in the Michigan Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention Plan; and

Whereas, The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan are shedding the light on the prevalence of kidney disease and the percentage of people who might be at risk by calling on the people of Michigan to take the “Minute for Your Kidneys” quiz to raise awareness of kidney disease; and

Whereas, The month of March is designated Kidney Month, and March 12, 2026, is recognized as Kidney Day to raise awareness of kidney disease and the importance of kidney health for all; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2026 as Kidney Month in the state of Michigan. We commend efforts to increase awareness, promote early detection and screening, and improve prevention and treatment strategies to protect the kidney health of all Michigan residents.