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AR HR1019

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2023

Primary Sponsor

Denise Ennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Designates February 13, 2023, as International Epilepsy Day at the Arkansas State Capitol
  • Recognizes epilepsy as the fourth most common neurological disorder and one of the oldest recognized medical conditions
  • Notes that approximately 65 million people worldwide live with epilepsy and an estimated 125,000 deaths per year globally are related to the condition
  • Acknowledges the 2023 International Epilepsy Day theme "Step Up Against Stigma" to educate the public and dispel myths about epilepsy
  • Recognizes International Epilepsy Day as an annual awareness event organized by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)

Legislative Description

To Designate February 13, 2023, As International Epilepsy Day.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

2/14/2023

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