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MI SR0219

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Casperson

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Recognizes November 2016 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Acknowledges that epilepsy affects 2.2-3 million people in the United States and 65 million worldwide, with 1 in 26 people developing the disorder
  • Notes that approximately one-third of epilepsy patients live with uncontrolled seizures due to lack of available treatment options
  • Calls on patients, supporters, healthcare providers, and the public to share information about epilepsy and available treatments
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to UCB Pharmaceuticals

Legislative Description

A resolution to recognize November 2016 as Epilepsy Awareness Month.

Epilepsy Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

11/10/2016

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