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MO HB1116

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Holly Thompson Rehder

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 7th of every year as "ROHHAD Awareness Day" in Missouri
  • ROHHAD (Rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation and autonomic dysregulation) is a rare childhood syndrome with rapid-onset obesity occurring in the first 10 years of life
  • The syndrome has no known cause and currently no cure; early diagnosis may help avoid catastrophic consequences
  • Recommends Missourians observe the day through awareness and educational activities about ROHHAD symptoms and impact
  • Encourages support for programs advancing treatment, cure discovery, quality of life improvements, and financial assistance for affected families

Legislative Description

Designates May 7th as "ROHHAD Awareness Day" in Missouri

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

7/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Rules3/18/2015
Trade and Tourism3/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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