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OH HB62

Bill

Status

Passed

10/15/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jim Buchy

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Origin

House of Representatives

131st General Assembly (2015-2016)

AI Summary

  • Designates the second week of September as "Krabbe Disease Awareness Week" in Ohio
  • Krabbe disease, also known as globoid cell leukodystrophy, is a life-threatening inherited disorder that destroys the protective coating of nerve cells in the brain and nervous system
  • Typical complications of Krabbe disease include seizures, muscle spasms, muscle deterioration, blindness, deafness, and respiratory failure
  • Enacts section 5.2299 of the Revised Code to establish this annual observance

Legislative Description

Designates an awareness week

Health and Human Services : Health Care

Last Action

Effective 10/15/15

10/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/4/2015
Health and Aging2/12/2015

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