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FL S1692

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Victor Torres

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 27, 2021, and each June 27 thereafter, as "Posttraumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day" in Florida
  • Designates each June as "Posttraumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month" in Florida
  • Recognizes posttraumatic stress injury as a physical brain injury rather than a mental disorder to reduce stigma and encourage treatment seeking
  • Encourages the Departments of Health, Military Affairs, and Veterans' Affairs to educate the public about causes, symptoms, and treatment of posttraumatic stress injury, including cases resulting from interpersonal violence, life-threatening accidents, and natural disasters

Legislative Description

Posttraumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and Posttraumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month

Last Action

Died, not introduced

4/30/2021

Full Bill Text

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