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OH SB300

Bill

Status

Passed

9/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Nickie Antonio

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Origin

Senate

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code section 5.2250 to expand "Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week" to "Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Month" for the entire month of September.

  • Broadens the awareness purpose to include symptoms and management of mitochondrial disease, defining it as a diverse group of disorders affecting one or multiple organ systems due to mitochondrial dysfunction.

  • Adds educational detail that mitochondria are cellular structures responsible for producing energy needed for cellular performance.

  • Known as the "Corynna Strawser Act."

Legislative Description

To designate September as "Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Month."

Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Month- September

Last Action

Effective Date

9/17/2014

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