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IL HR1161
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Linda LaVia
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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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