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IN HR0034

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Karlee Macer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 27 as Posttraumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and June as Posttraumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month in Indiana.

  • Encourages the Indiana Department of Public Health and the Indiana Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to educate the public about causes, symptoms, and treatment of posttraumatic stress injury.

  • Targets education efforts toward abuse victims, crime victims, natural disaster survivors, service members, veterans, their families, and the general public.

  • Uses terminology "Posttraumatic Stress Injury" (PTSI) instead of "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder" (PTSD) to reduce stigma and encourage individuals to seek treatment without fear of shame or retribution.

  • Requires transmittal of the resolution to Governor Eric Holcomb.

Legislative Description

Recognizing Post Traumatic Stress Awareness Day and Post Traumatic Stress Awareness Month.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

3/14/2017

Full Bill Text

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