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Introduced
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
In Committee
08/20/2025
08/20/2025
Crossed Over
07/14/2025
07/14/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would, among other things, recognize antimicrobial resistance as a public health crisis requiring urgent and sustained action and urge specified state agencies to explore available funding mechanisms to support research and development initiatives addressing antimicrobial resistance, particularly in underserved and high-risk communities.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution addresses the critical public health issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), recognizing it as a significant threat that causes approximately 35,000 deaths annually in the United States and 4,500 deaths in California. The resolution encourages a comprehensive approach to combating AMR, including integrating antimicrobial stewardship programs into Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid) policies, promoting rapid diagnostic testing, and supporting evidence-based prescribing guidelines. It calls for collaboration between state health care agencies, federal entities, healthcare providers, and academic institutions to develop advanced diagnostic tools and enhance AMR awareness. The resolution specifically urges state health departments to explore funding mechanisms for research and development initiatives targeting AMR, with a particular focus on underserved and high-risk communities. Additionally, it supports public education campaigns to raise awareness about appropriate antibiotic use and the importance of diagnostics in improving health outcomes, acknowledging that overuse of antibiotics in human medicine, veterinary practices, and agriculture contributes to the development of resistant microorganisms.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (75)
Darshana Patel (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
David Alvarez (D),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Phillip Chen (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Stan Ellis (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Referred to Com. on HEALTH. (on 08/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260ACR94 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260ACR94#99INT |
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