# Mexican legislative efforts for autoimmune disease rights > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-legislative-efforts-for-autoimmune-disease-rights > Updated: 2026-10-13T02:04:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Legislators in Mexico are pursuing legal and social initiatives to improve medical care and protections for individuals with lupus and other autoimmune diseases. In Morelos, the local Congress issued Decree 1154, establishing a designated week to promote the rights of those with autoimmune diseases. This decree mandates continuous training for medical personnel to ensure early detection and requires state and municipal health directorates to conduct permanent prevention and information activities. The framework also seeks to prevent social and workplace discrimination. In Michoacán, legislative efforts have focused on increasing visibility through meetings with medical specialists and civil associations. Officials have highlighted the need to overcome institutional barriers and indifference. This follows a February reform to the Health Law regarding rare diseases, which requires the Secretary of Health to conduct a state census to better identify and support affected individuals. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Michoacán legislators hold meeting to raise lupus awareness Michoacán legislators met with specialists and civil associations to promote awareness of lupus and autoimmune diseases and discuss institutional protections and health law reforms. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michoacn-legislators-hold-meeting-to-raise-lupus-awareness ### 2026-10-08: Mexico advocates for lupus patient rights and improved medical care Mexican legislators are pushing for improved lupus care and anti-discrimination laws, while Morelos has declared a dedicated week to promote autoimmune disease awareness and medical training. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-advocates-for-lupus-patient-rights-and-improved-medical-care --- Cite as: Mexican legislative efforts for autoimmune disease rights. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-legislative-efforts-for-autoimmune-disease-rights