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HR 271

Recognizing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness Month in Ohio, November 2025.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Troy

Ohio designates November 2025 as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness Month to increase public and medical recognition of this chronic pain condition.

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Bill Summary · HR 271

Legislative bill overview

HR 271 designates November 2025 as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Awareness Month in Ohio. The resolution is a symbolic measure that recognizes and promotes awareness of this chronic pain condition without allocating funding or creating regulatory requirements.

Why is this important

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a severe chronic pain condition that affects a small but significant population, often following injury or trauma, and is frequently under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed. Awareness designations can help increase public and medical community understanding, potentially improving diagnosis rates and patient outcomes. The measure also acknowledges the experience of Ohio residents living with this debilitating condition.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact: Awareness months are symbolic gestures that don't guarantee increased funding for research, treatment, or support services for CRPS patients
  • Resource allocation debates: Some may question whether legislative time is best spent on awareness designations rather than substantive healthcare policy or funding mechanisms
  • Selection precedent: If approved, it could lead to requests for similar designations for numerous other conditions, raising questions about legislative prioritization

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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