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NC H220
Bill
Status
Passed
7/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
James Fulghum
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AI Summary
- Designates July 22nd of each year as North Carolina Fragile X Awareness Day by adding a new section to Chapter 103 of the General Statutes
- Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition causing intellectual disability, behavioral and learning challenges, and physical features that affects over 100,000 people in the United States
- Approximately one-third of children with Fragile X syndrome also have autism or an autism spectrum disorder
- Research into Fragile X has potential to develop treatments and may serve as a model for understanding other neuropsychiatric disorders including autism and schizophrenia
- Act became effective upon signing by Governor Pat McCrory on July 3, 2013
Legislative Description
Designate NC Fragile X Awareness Day
Last Action
Ch. SL 2013-238
7/3/2013
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate5/7/2013
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/6/2013
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