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Introduced
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would proclaim the month of April 2026 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month in California.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proclaims April 2026 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in California, aiming to raise public awareness about Parkinson's disease, a chronic, progressive neurological disorder that is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States and the fastest growing. The resolution highlights the wide range of symptoms associated with Parkinson's, including tremors, movement difficulties, cognitive impairment, and mood disorders, and notes the significant impact on millions of Americans, including caregivers and family members. It emphasizes the lack of a cure or treatment to halt the disease's progression, the ongoing research into potential environmental factors like pesticide exposure, and the substantial economic burden it places on individuals and the healthcare system, with California alone facing billions in annual costs. The resolution also acknowledges the groundbreaking work of organizations like the Michael J. Fox Foundation in identifying biomarkers for early detection and the crucial role of California's research institutions in advancing understanding and treatment of this debilitating condition.
Sponsors (71)
LaShae Sharp-Collins (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),
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),
Natasha Johnson (R),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
From committee: Ordered to third reading. (on 04/22/2026)
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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=202520260ACR160 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260ACR160#99INT |
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