A Resolution designating March 7, 2026, as "Suddenly Sleepy Saturday for Narcolepsy Awareness" in Pennsylvania.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution designates March 7, 2026, as "Suddenly Sleepy Saturday for Narcolepsy Awareness" in Pennsylvania. The resolution recognizes narcolepsy as a chronic neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and other symptoms, and highlights the importance of raising public awareness about this condition. It also acknowledges the role of the Narcolepsy Network in supporting individuals with narcolepsy.
Key provisions
- Designates March 7, 2026, as "Suddenly Sleepy Saturday for Narcolepsy Awareness" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes narcolepsy as a chronic neurological disorder.
- Acknowledges the prevalence of narcolepsy in the United States.
- Highlights the under-recognition and under-diagnosis of narcolepsy.
- Notes the two types of narcolepsy (Type 1 and Type 2) and their differing symptoms.
- Identifies excessive daytime sleepiness as a common symptom.
- Mentions the Narcolepsy Network and its "Suddenly Sleepy Saturday" initiative.
- Links the designation to Daylight Saving Time and its potential to mimic narcolepsy symptoms.
Who is affected
- People with narcolepsy
- Families and friends of people with narcolepsy
- Healthcare professionals
- The general public (through increased awareness)
Notable changes
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Document of record
- Version
- Pn 1479 Html
- Published
- Not published in the source record
This version is published only as a document. Open the viewer to read it here, or download the file.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours