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VA HR115

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Leslie Chambers Mehta

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the International Rett Syndrome Foundation as the leading research, family support, and advocacy organization for individuals with Rett syndrome
  • Recognizes Rett syndrome as a rare postnatal genetic neurological disorder that almost exclusively affects young girls, causing impairments in speech, coordination, and motor skills
  • Notes that more than half of those diagnosed lose the ability to walk, with many experiencing seizures, scoliosis, and irregular breathing patterns
  • Acknowledges the first FDA-approved treatment for Rett syndrome launched in 2023, with research suggesting neurological symptoms may be reversible even decades after diagnosis
  • Recognizes October as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month and directs the Clerk of the House to present a copy of the resolution to the foundation

Legislative Description

Commending the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.

Last Action

Bill text as passed House (HR115ER)

4/16/2026

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