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FL H8057
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adam Anderson
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AI Summary
- Designates August 10, 2026, as "Tay-Sachs Disease Awareness Day" in Florida
- Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder caused by the absence of beta-hexosaminidase A (Hex A), resulting in progressive neurological disorders
- Carrier rate in the general population is 1 in 250 people; children have a 25 percent chance of having the disease when both parents are carriers
- Children with Tay-Sachs disease often die by 4 years of age, and there is currently no treatment or cure
- Aims to increase awareness and education to support research into the gene mutation and potential cures
Legislative Description
Tay-Sachs Disease Awareness Day
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
2/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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