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FL S1068

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Bean

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 2015 as "Brain Injury Awareness Month" in Florida
  • Approximately 136,000 Floridians suffer traumatic brain injuries annually, with more than 9,800 sustaining permanent, lifelong disabilities
  • Over 214,000 Floridians currently live with permanent disabilities from traumatic brain injury, referred to as the "silent epidemic" due to lack of public awareness
  • Recognizes traumatic brain injury as a signature wound of military personnel returning from the global War on Terror who require additional state and local resources
  • Directs presentation of an official Senate resolution copy to the Brain Injury Association of Florida, Inc., acknowledging the organization's work in awareness, research, prevention, education, and advocacy since its founding in 1985

Legislative Description

Brain Injury Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9021 (Adopted)

3/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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