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MI SR0129

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

James Ananich

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates March 26, 2014, as Purple Day in Michigan to raise awareness of epilepsy
  • Recognizes epilepsy as one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting over 50 million people worldwide and over 3 million people in the United States
  • Notes that one in ten persons will experience at least one seizure during their lifetime
  • Acknowledges that the public often lacks knowledge of common seizure types and appropriate first aid responses
  • Establishes March 26 as an annual celebration date to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and improve quality of life for people with epilepsy

Legislative Description

A resolution to recognize March 26, 2014, as Purple Day in an effort to raise awareness of epilepsy in the state of Michigan.

Purple Day

Last Action

Adopted

3/26/2014

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