Bill Text: FL S1692 | 2023 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Narcolepsy Awareness Day
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-03-15 - Adopted [S1692 Detail]
Download: Florida-2023-S1692-Introduced.html
Florida Senate - 2023 (NP) SR 1692
By Senator Gruters
22-02285-23 20231692__
1 Senate Resolution
2 A resolution recognizing March 11, 2023, as
3 “Narcolepsy Awareness Day” in Florida.
4
5 WHEREAS, narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder
6 caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles,
7 and
8 WHEREAS, narcolepsy is an underrecognized and
9 underdiagnosed condition that affects an estimated 1 in every
10 2,000 Americans, and
11 WHEREAS, when undiagnosed, narcolepsy can lead to
12 accidents, injuries, and problems with learning and employment,
13 and
14 WHEREAS, narcolepsy affects individuals of all ages
15 neurologically, socially, and emotionally, with onset typically
16 occurring between the ages of 15 and 25 years, and
17 WHEREAS, on average, narcolepsy is diagnosed 6 years after
18 the onset of symptoms, and those who have the condition have an
19 increased prevalence of high blood pressure, cardiovascular
20 disease, and diabetes, and
21 WHEREAS, individuals with narcolepsy need trained providers
22 who will address their comorbidities and treat any additional,
23 underlying health concerns, and
24 WHEREAS, the Narcolepsy Network is a national organization
25 created to promote awareness of the disease and provide support
26 for those who suffer from narcolepsy, NOW, THEREFORE,
27
28 Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
29
30 That March 11, 2023, is recognized as “Narcolepsy Awareness
31 Day” in Florida.
