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OH HB105

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bill Hayes

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Origin

House of Representatives

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

AI Summary

  • Designates the calendar week including July 17th as "Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Week" in Ohio
  • Establishes this observance to increase public awareness and understanding of congenital diaphragmatic hernias (CDH)
  • Recognizes that CDH occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity and preventing normal lung development
  • Notes that CDH affects approximately 1,600 babies annually in the United States
  • Encourages private efforts, including those by CHERUBS - The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Awareness and Support, to fund research, provide educational materials, and support affected families

Legislative Description

To designate the calendar week including the seventeenth day of July as "Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Week."

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Week-week that includes July 17

Last Action

Effective Date

9/11/2014

Full Bill Text

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