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OK HR1023

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Eric Proctor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares May 2015 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month in Oklahoma
  • Establishes that Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome comprises multiple genetic disorders affecting connective tissue, characterized by joint instability and fragile skin
  • Notes that six major types of the syndrome exist, with vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome being the most severe, affecting an estimated 1 in 5,000 people worldwide
  • States that no treatment or cure currently exists for the syndrome and emphasizes that early diagnosis enables lifesaving medical plans
  • Directs distribution of a copy of the resolution to Jessica Adelman on behalf of EDSOK (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome support organization)

Legislative Description

Declaring May 2015 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month; distribution.

Health Care

Last Action

Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State

5/12/2015

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