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FL S0430

Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/21/2013

Primary Sponsor

Dorothy Hukill

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the week of November 10-16, 2014, as "Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week" in Florida
  • Establishes that approximately 273,000 individuals in the United States have sustained spinal cord injuries, with an estimated 12,000 new cases annually
  • Notes that men account for 80.7 percent of spinal cord injuries, with average age at injury being 42 years, with nearly half occurring between ages 16 and 30
  • Identifies auto accidents, falls, acts of violence, and recreational sporting activities as the four leading causes of spinal cord injuries
  • Acknowledges the Darrell Gwynn Foundation's efforts to fund research for paralysis cures and quality-of-life improvements during the awareness week

Legislative Description

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week

Last Action

Died, not introduced, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1738 (Adopted)

5/2/2014

Full Bill Text

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