HR 479 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing the month of November 2024 as "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates November 2024 as National Epilepsy Awareness Month to highlight the condition and combat associated stigma. The measure directly affects the state's residents by encouraging public education about epilepsy, a neurological disorder that impacts millions of Americans. By formally recognizing this month, the resolution aims to support organizations like the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern and Western and Central Pennsylvania in their efforts to improve quality of life for people with seizures.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 20, 2024 Last action Oct 2, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 2, 2024

How they voted

25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Oct 2, 2024
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 2, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (25-0)
house
Oct 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 20, 2024
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

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