THIRD READING

Bill No: SR 56

Author: Bates (R)

Introduced: 1/21/16

Vote: Majority

SUBJECT: International Omphalocele Awareness Day

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes January 31, 2016, as International Omphalocele Awareness Day.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

An omphalocele is a birth defect that occurs early in pregnancy in which the abdominal wall does not close properly and some or most of the abdominal organs protrude into the umbilical cord and remain outside of the abdomen. An omphalocele may be isolated or may be associated with other defects or chromosomal abnormalities.
Despite the challenges a baby born with an omphalocele may face, many babies who are born with an omphalocele survive and go on to live happy, healthy lives.
Mothers of Omphaloceles is a group of over 1,400 parents from around the world that was created to provide hope, support, and information to families with babies diagnosed with an omphalocele.

This resolution recognizes January 31, 2016, as International Omphalocele Awareness Day, celebrated annually as part of National Birth Defects Prevention Month in the month of January. This resolution also recognizes Mothers of Omphaloceles for its courageous efforts to advocate for children born with an omphalocele and to raise awareness that an omphalocele is a treatable condition.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 1/25/16)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 1/25/16)

None received

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

1/25/16 16:48:02

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SR 56

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