SCN2A AWARENESS DAY

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HR0583
LRB104 16533 LAW 29929 r
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Variants of the SCN2A gene are the leading
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single-gene cause of neurodevelopmental disorders such as
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autism, childhood seizures, and intellectual disabilities; and

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WHEREAS, SCN2A disorders are also associated with a
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spectrum of syndromes ranging from severe, life-threatening
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conditions to developmental delays, including sleep
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disturbances, gastrointestinal dysfunctions, movement
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disorders, pain, and dysautonomia; and

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WHEREAS, Research predicts that approximately one in 9,000
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people will be diagnosed with SCN2A-related disorders; and

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WHEREAS, While SCN2A-related disorders can be easily
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identified by DNA testing, SCN2A-related disorders frequently
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go undetected due to a lack of awareness, even within the
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medical community; and

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WHEREAS, The field of study of SCN2A-related disorders is
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growing, but additional studies are needed to develop
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therapies and treatments; and

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WHEREAS, International SCN2A Awareness Day is held
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annually on February 24th; therefore, be it

HR0583
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LRB104 16533 LAW 29929 r
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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we declare February 24, 2026 as SCN2A Awareness Day in the
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State of Illinois; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we encourage all residents of Illinois to
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support any related activities and wear purple, blue, or green
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on this day to bring awareness of these disorders and the need
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for treatment.

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