SJR80 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mark Slade Blackwell
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Fibrillation, nonvalvular, risks of stroke, Public Health Department urged to increase public awareness
Summary: SJR80 is a signed Alabama Senate Joint Resolution urging the Department of Public Health to increase public awareness of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and its stroke risks and available treatments.
What This Bill Does
If adopted, the resolution calls on the Department of Public Health to inform the public about nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), its significantly increased risk of stroke, and the treatment options. It notes that greater awareness can improve public health and may help save taxpayer money by encouraging people with NVAF to seek care before serious consequences occur.

Who It Affects
General Alabama residents who would benefit from increased awareness about NVAF and stroke risks and treatment options.
People with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation or those at risk of stroke due to NVAF (and their families), who may be more likely to seek timely treatment as awareness grows.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: Urge the Department of Public Health to increase public awareness of the risks of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and stroke and the availability of treatment options.
Provision 2: State that increasing awareness can improve public health and potentially save taxpayer dollars by encouraging people with NVAF to seek needed treatment before serious consequences occur.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative