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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE SECOND WEEK IN NOVEMBER AS SUDEP AWARENESS WEEK IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOMMEND AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDENTS WITH EPILEPSY OR OTHERWISE PREDISPOSED TO SEIZURES. Whereas, "SUDEP" is the sudden, unexpected death of a person with epilepsy who was otherwise considered healthy; and Whereas, each year, more than one out of 1,000 people with epilepsy die from SUDEP; and Whereas, uncontrolled seizures increase the risk of SUDEP to more than one out of 150 people; and Whereas, during National Epilepsy Awareness Month, it is important to also bring awareness of SUDEP; Now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill establishes the second week of November as SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) Awareness Week in North Carolina and encourages school districts to provide seizure awareness training for educators. SUDEP is a condition where individuals with epilepsy die suddenly and unexpectedly, with more than one out of 1,000 people with epilepsy experiencing this tragic outcome annually, and the risk increasing to more than one out of 150 people with uncontrolled seizures. The bill officially designates a specific week to raise awareness about this serious health issue and names the school training provision the "Shannon Leigh Adcock, Steven Anthony Christos, and Samantha Davis Memorial Act," which recommends that local school boards develop training programs for teachers and school personnel who work with students who have epilepsy or are prone to seizures. The legislation aims to educate school staff about the risks associated with epilepsy and potentially help prevent sudden unexpected deaths by increasing understanding and preparedness. The act will become effective immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (25)
Carla Cunningham (D)*,
Keith Kidwell (R)*,
Ben Moss (R)*,
Dennis Riddell (R)*,
Gloristine Brown (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Jennifer Capps Balkcom (R),
Becky Carney (D),
Maria Cervania (D),
Mike Colvin (D),
Allison Dahle (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Frances Jackson (D),
Neal Jackson (R),
Nasif Majeed (D),
Marcia Morey (D),
Garland Pierce (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Amos Quick (D),
Stephen Ross (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Diane Wheatley (R),
Donna White (R),
Shelly Willingham (D),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 04/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H107 |
| Analysis - Summary H107-SMBP-21(e1)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H107-SMBP-21(e1)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H107-SMCH-6(e1)-v-4 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H107-SMCH-6(e1)-v-4 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H107v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H107v0.pdf |
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