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FL H8065
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Salzman
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AI Summary
- Designates November 2026 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Florida
- Florida has more than 500,000 people with epilepsy, the highest concentration in the nation
- Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder worldwide, affecting approximately 3 million adults and 456,000 children in the United States
- People with epilepsy face significant healthcare access barriers and are up to three times more likely to suffer premature death than the general population
- 25 percent of epilepsy cases are potentially preventable, and appropriate medication could control seizures in 70 percent of cases
Legislative Description
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
2/18/2026
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