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IL HR1161

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Linda LaVia

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates June 27, 2016 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in Illinois
  • Designates June 2016 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month in Illinois
  • Urges the Department of Public Health and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to educate victims of abuse, crime, natural disasters, service members, veterans and their families, and the public about causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress injury
  • Emphasizes that post-traumatic stress injury is a treatable brain injury, not a mental illness or character flaw, to reduce stigma and encourage individuals to seek treatment

Legislative Description

PTSI DAY/MONTH

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

6/29/2016

Committee Referrals

Human Services5/9/2016
Rules4/14/2016

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