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OH HB477

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/7/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edna Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

128th General Assembly (2009-2010)

AI Summary

  • Enacts section 5.2266 of the Revised Code to designate September as "Pain Awareness Month"
  • Establishes the designated month to raise public awareness and understanding of physical pain and pain management
  • Recognizes that physical pain affects tens of millions of Americans and that untreated or inadequately treated pain diminishes quality of life
  • Identifies economic costs to Ohio including medical expenses, lost wages, reduced productivity, and other related expenses
  • Expresses the General Assembly's commitment to increasing public awareness of physical pain and promoting access to appropriate pain treatment for all Ohioans

Legislative Description

To designate September as "Pain Awareness Month."

Pain Awareness Month-September

Last Action

Committee Report

5/27/2010

Full Bill Text

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