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TN HB1492

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Slater

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates October 1 of every year as "APDS Day" in Tennessee to raise awareness for activated PI3K delta syndrome
  • APDS is a rare primary immunodeficiency affecting approximately one to two people per million, caused by variations in the PIK3CD or PIK3R1 genes
  • Common symptoms include frequent severe infections of ears, sinuses, and respiratory tracts beginning in infancy, as well as developmental and cognitive delays
  • APDS has a median diagnostic delay of seven years and can be definitively diagnosed through genetic testing
  • Passed February 23, 2026 and approved by Governor Bill Lee on March 10, 2026, taking effect immediately

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapter 2, relative to days of special observance.

Holidays and Days of Special Observance

Last Action

Effective date(s) 03/6/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/17/2026
Health2/9/2026
Naming & Designating1/14/2026

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