The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 15, introduced on March 11, 2025, aims to proclaim March 26, 2025, as Purple Day for epilepsy awareness in Wisconsin. The resolution highlights the impact of epilepsy, a neurological disorder that affects approximately one in 26 people, with over 50 million individuals affected globally, including around 60,000 in Wisconsin. It emphasizes the need for increased awareness, education, and research to improve the lives of those living with epilepsy, as well as the importance of recognizing seizure types and providing appropriate first aid.
The resolution calls upon all Wisconsinites to participate in Purple Day by wearing purple and encourages citizens, government agencies, and institutions to commit to raising awareness and understanding of epilepsy. It seeks to promote the rights and humane treatment of individuals with epilepsy, ensuring they have access to the necessary resources to lead full and productive lives. The resolution also mandates that copies be sent to the Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin to further support the cause.