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VA HJR89

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Phillips

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 9 as Long QT Syndrome Awareness Day in Virginia for 2026 and each succeeding year

  • Long QT syndrome is a genetic or acquired heart electrical disorder affecting between 1 in 2,000 and 1 in 2,500 people, causing potentially fatal arrhythmias

  • In 1 out of 10 patients, cardiac arrest or sudden death is the first symptom of the condition

  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to transmit copies of the resolution to the American Heart Association and the SADS Foundation

  • Requires the designation to be posted on the General Assembly's website

Legislative Description

Long QT Syndrome Awareness Day.

Last Action

Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/12/2026
Rules: Studies1/30/2026
Rules1/23/2026

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