Epilepsy Awareness Month
Florida designates November 2026 as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" through House Resolution 8065. The resolution serves as a ceremonial recognition of epilepsy, highlighting its prevalence (including over 500,000 Floridians affected) and associated challenges like healthcare access barriers. It does not create new policies, funding, or legal requirements. The bill’s purpose is solely to promote public awareness during November 2026, with no direct impact on legislation or affected individuals' rights. The resolution was adopted without debate on February 18, 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted by Publication
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Salzman
RRepublican
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