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IN SR0010

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Ruckelshaus

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Governor Holcomb to recognize March as Amyloidosis Awareness Month in Indiana
  • Amyloidosis is a rare protein disorder affecting approximately 7,000 people annually in the United States, with deposits impacting organs including the heart, kidneys, liver, spleen, nervous system, and digestive tract
  • Median survival without treatment is less than three years, and many patients are misdiagnosed or undiagnosed due to multiple symptoms
  • No drugs are currently approved specifically to treat amyloidosis, though treatment advances have extended life expectancy
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to Governor Holcomb and the Amyloidosis Foundation

Legislative Description

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging Governor Holcomb to recognize March as Amyloidosis Awareness Month.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

1/14/2019

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