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NJ S1949

NJ S1949
Designates month of November as "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month" in NJ.


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Introduced
03/03/2022
In Committee
03/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill designates the month of November as "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month" in New Jersey, and requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation calling on public officials and citizens of the State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS), also known as complex regional pain syndrome, is a debilitating and progressively chronic condition characterized by severe burning pain, pathological changes in bone and skin, excessive sweating, tissue swelling and extreme sensitivity to touch. In 2007, New Jersey established a reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome education and research program in the Department of Health in order to increase public awareness of the causes of RSDS, promote the value of early detection and the diagnosis of and possible treatments for the syndrome, and support research, through public and private sources, to accurately identify, diagnose, and treat RSDS.

AI Summary

This bill designates the month of November as "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) Awareness Month" in New Jersey and requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling on public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. RSDS, also known as complex regional pain syndrome, is a debilitating and chronic condition characterized by severe pain, changes in bone and skin, excessive sweating, and sensitivity to touch. The bill also provides context, noting that RSDS is often misdiagnosed, and early recognition and treatment are crucial for recovery. The bill aims to increase public awareness and promote research to accurately identify, diagnose, and treat this syndrome.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 03/03/2022)

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