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NY K00983

Resolution

Status

Passed

7/23/2020

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Jaffee

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Andrew M. Cuomo proclaim November 2020 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in New York State, aligned with National Epilepsy Awareness Month
  • Epilepsy affects approximately 3.4 million Americans and 50 million people worldwide, with roughly 1 in 26 people developing the condition during their lifetime
  • Approximately one-third of epilepsy patients live with uncontrolled seizures due to lack of suitable treatment options
  • In the United States, epilepsy costs approximately $15.5 billion annually in care and treatment, and affects approximately 470,000 children and 3 million adults
  • Resolution directs copies be sent to the Governor and the Epilepsy Foundation

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim November 2020, as Epilepsy Awareness Month in the State of New York

Last Action

adopted

7/23/2020

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