ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

 

HB 2474: post-traumatic stress injury day

Sponsor:  Representative Andrade, LD 29

Committee on Military Affairs & Public Safety

Overview

Establishes June 27th of every year as post-traumatic stress injury day.

History

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that some people develop after they experience or see a traumatic event. The traumatic event may be life-threatening, such as combat, a natural disaster or a car accident. Post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) refers to the same set of symptoms, but refers to a biological injury.

Provisions

1.   Establishes June 27th of every year as post-traumatic stress injury day. (Sec. 1)

2.   States that post-traumatic stress injury day is not a legal holiday. (Sec. 1) ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note

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7.   Initials ES/SM       Page 0 Military Affairs & Public Safety

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