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IL HR1307

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Davidsmeyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

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

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