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MI HR0355

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mike Callton

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares November 2016 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Recognizes that one in 26 people will develop epilepsy, with 150,000 new cases diagnosed annually and 2.2 to 3 million people affected in the United States
  • Notes that approximately one-third of epilepsy patients live with uncontrolled seizures due to lack of effective available treatments
  • Urges patients, supporters, health care providers, and the general public to share information about epilepsy and available treatments
  • Calls on Michigan citizens to observe this awareness month in support of those living with epilepsy

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare November 2016 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Epilepsy Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

11/9/2016

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