As Reported by the House Health and Aging Committee

130th General Assembly Regular Session 2013-2014

H. B. No. 455

Representative Pillich 

Cosponsors: Representatives Letson, Ramos, Antonio, Barborak, Strahorn, Fedor, Driehaus, Foley, Hagan, R., Bishoff, Brown 

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A BILL

To enact section 5.2268 of the Revised Code to

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designate September 23 as "Hereditary

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Hemochromatosis Awareness Day."

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

Section 1. That section 5.2268 of the Revised Code be enacted	4
to read as follows:	5

Sec. 5.2268.  The twenty-third day of September is designated	6
as "Hereditary Hemochromatosis Awareness Day" to increase public	7
awareness and understanding of this genetic disorder that causes	8
individuals to absorb and retain excess iron.	9