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FL H9079

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Janet Adkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes May 2015 as "Lupus Awareness Month" in Florida
  • Identifies lupus as a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and tissue damage to multiple organ systems including skin, lungs, heart, kidneys, and brain
  • Notes an estimated 1.5 million Americans have lupus, including approximately 100,000 Floridians, with African Americans at higher risk than Caucasians
  • Highlights that lupus diagnosis takes an average of six or more years and that only one new drug has been FDA-approved specifically for lupus in over 50 years

Legislative Description

Lupus Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1588 (Adopted)

4/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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