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IL HR1307
Resolution
Status
Passed
11/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Davidsmeyer
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AI Summary
- Recognizes November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month in Illinois and congratulates Illinoisans participating in awareness efforts
- Acknowledges epilepsy as the fourth most common neurological disorder affecting approximately one in 26 people, with at least 3.4 million Americans living with seizures including 470,000 children
- Notes that the cause of epilepsy is unknown in half of cases and genetic testing is not yet available for many epilepsy types
- Highlights that 30-40% of people with epilepsy have treatment-resistant seizures and that epilepsy costs the nation $15.5 billion annually in healthcare and lost productivity
- Recognizes efforts of researchers working toward finding a cure for epilepsy
Legislative Description
CONGRATS-EPILEPSY AWARENESS
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
11/27/2018
Full Bill Text
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