House Joint Resolution 120, sponsored by Powers, advocates for the establishment of a voluntary reporting system for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) in Tennessee. CMT is a prevalent inherited neurological disorder affecting approximately 2,800 individuals in the state. The resolution highlights that the Department of Health already has the infrastructure in place for voluntary reporting of various health conditions, which means that implementing a CMT reporting system would not require additional state funding. The accurate collection of data on CMT patients is expected to enhance Tennessee's ability to secure federal research grants and improve specialized care for affected individuals.

The resolution encourages the Department of Health to implement this voluntary reporting through existing electronic health record systems and to utilize current departmental resources for data collection. It also calls for an annual report to be provided to relevant legislative committees on the progress of this initiative. Importantly, the resolution emphasizes that the voluntary reporting system should not impose any new financial obligations on the state or healthcare providers, aligning with the state's commitment to efficient healthcare resource allocation and improved care for CMT patients.