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MI HR0255

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tom Barrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares March 20-26, 2016, as Brain Injury Awareness Week in Michigan
  • Defines traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a blow, jolt, bump to the head, or penetrating head injury that disrupts normal brain function
  • Notes that at least 2.5 million children and adults sustain TBI annually, with 5.3 million people living with long-term disabilities from TBI nationwide
  • Highlights that approximately 39% of returning veterans with TBI also have post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Supports the Brain Injury Association of America's March awareness campaign with the motto "Not Alone" to promote understanding of TBI causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare March 20-26, 2016, as Brain Injury Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

Brain Injury Awareness Week

Last Action

Adopted

3/24/2016

Committee Referrals

Military And Veterans Affairs3/23/2016

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