The Florida House of Representatives has introduced House Resolution HR 8013, which designates August 10, 2025, as "Tay-Sachs Disease Awareness Day" in the state. Tay-Sachs disease is a severe genetic disorder caused by the lack of the enzyme beta-hexosaminidase A, leading to progressive neurological deterioration in affected infants. These children typically fail to meet developmental milestones, experience muscle weakness, and may suffer from blindness, seizures, and difficulty swallowing, with many not surviving past the age of four. The resolution highlights the importance of raising awareness about the disease, which currently has no cure and only symptom management options.

The resolution emphasizes the significance of education and awareness in potentially advancing research efforts to understand the genetic mutations responsible for Tay-Sachs disease and ultimately finding a cure. With a carrier rate of 1 in 250 in the general population, the resolution aims to inform and educate the public about the disease's impact and the importance of genetic testing for at-risk individuals.