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DE SCR80

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Pettyjohn

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2025 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in Delaware
  • Delaware ranks in the top 10 states for highest Lyme disease incidence rate at 33.8 cases per 100,000 people
  • Approximately 476,000 Americans are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease annually, making it the most common vector-borne disease in the United States
  • Delaware is one of the few states that investigates each reported case of Lyme disease through its Bureau of Epidemiology
  • Untreated Lyme disease can cause Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) with long-term symptoms including fatigue, pain, and cognitive impairment lasting months or years

Legislative Description

Designating The Month Of May 2025 As "lyme Disease Awareness Month" In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

5/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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