National MS Society 2019 State Legislators of the Year
June 1, 2020
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society honors state legislators who have been pivotal in championing legislation that improves the lives of individuals affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) with the State Legislative Champion Award. These lawmakers were recognized by the National MS Society for their efforts in 2019.
These legislators championed priority policies including home modifications, paid leave, step therapy, pharmacy benefit manager reform, and access to comprehensive health coverage.
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California
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Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, Senator Toni Atkins, and Assemblyman Jim Wood
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Colorado
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Senator Faith Winter and Representative Matt Gray
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Florida
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Senator Debbie Mayfield and Representative Ralph Massullo, MD
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Georgia
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Senator Matt Brass
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Kentucky
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Representative Melinda Gibbons Prunty
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Minnesota
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Representative Patty Acomb
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Nevada
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Assemblywoman Ellen Spiegel
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New Mexico
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Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino
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North Carolina
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Senator Joyce Krawiec and Representative Larry Potts
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Texas
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Representative Stephanie Klick
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Wisconsin
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Senator Alberta Darling and Representative Debra Kolste
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Thank you to these lawmakers for supporting the National MS Society’s legislative priorities.