ACR 129: Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month.
- Session Year: 2023-2024
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2024-05-30
Current Status:
Passed
(2024-05-30: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 68, Statutes of 2024.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This bill designates May as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month in California. It asks the state to raise public awareness about the rare, serious "flesh‑eating" infection, its common bacterial causes, who is at higher risk, and where it often occurs on the body.
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This measure would recognize, in perpetuity, the month of May as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month.
This measure would recognize, in perpetuity, the month of May as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month.
This measure would recognize, in perpetuity, the month of May as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month.
WHEREAS, Necrotizing fasciitis was first described in medical literature in 1883 and was originally described as a disease of unknown cause; and
WHEREAS, Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon clinical disease of the layers of tissue under the skin that is often referred to in popular culture as the flesh-eating bacteria or virus; and
WHEREAS, The most common causes of the disease are the bacteria group A hemolytic, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus, either alone or in combination. Other cases are reported to be caused by other types of bacteria, including those naturally found within the intestines of normal healthy individuals; and
WHEREAS, Necrotizing fasciitis can occur in any age group. Although sometimes there are precipitating factors, it is most commonly associated with surgical procedures. It also may be seen in those with diabetes mellitus, atherosclerotic vascular disease, malignancy, and hypertension; and
WHEREAS, In rare occasions, necrotizing fasciitis may occur following minor injuries to the skin, falls, cuts, or tears, but sometimes is not apparent and can occur in apparently healthy individuals; and
WHEREAS, Though necrotizing fasciitis can affect anywhere on the body, the most common sites are the abdomen, arms, legs, extremities, and face, particularly around the eyes; and
WHEREAS, While progress has been made in understanding the symptoms and better diagnosing the disease, there is still much to learn about necrotizing fasciitis; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes in perpetuity the month of May as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Necrotizing fasciitis was first described in medical literature in 1883 and was originally described as a disease of unknown cause; and
WHEREAS, Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon clinical disease of the layers of tissue under the skin that is often referred to in popular culture as the flesh-eating bacteria or virus; and
WHEREAS, The most common causes of the disease are the bacteria group A hemolytic, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus, either alone or in combination. Other cases are reported to be caused by other types of bacteria, including those naturally found within the intestines of normal healthy individuals; and
WHEREAS, Necrotizing fasciitis can occur in any age group. Although sometimes there are precipitating factors, it is most commonly associated with surgical procedures. It also may be seen in those with diabetes mellitus, atherosclerotic vascular disease, malignancy, and hypertension; and
WHEREAS, In rare occasions, necrotizing fasciitis may occur following minor injuries to the skin, falls, cuts, or tears, but sometimes is not apparent and can occur in apparently healthy individuals; and
WHEREAS, Though necrotizing fasciitis can affect anywhere on the body, the most common sites are the abdomen, arms, legs, extremities, and face, particularly around the eyes; and
WHEREAS, While progress has been made in understanding the symptoms and better diagnosing the disease, there is still much to learn about necrotizing fasciitis; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes in perpetuity the month of May as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Necrotizing fasciitis was first described in medical literature in 1883 and was originally described as a disease of unknown cause; and
WHEREAS, Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon clinical disease of the layers of tissue under the skin that is often referred to in popular culture as the flesh-eating bacteria or virus; and
WHEREAS, The most common causes of the disease are the bacteria group A hemolytic, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus, either alone or in combination. Other cases are reported to be caused by other types of bacteria, including those naturally found within the intestines of normal healthy individuals; and
WHEREAS, Necrotizing fasciitis can occur in any age group. Although sometimes there are precipitating factors, it is most commonly associated with surgical procedures. It also may be seen in those with diabetes mellitus, atherosclerotic vascular disease, malignancy, and hypertension; and
WHEREAS, In rare occasions, necrotizing fasciitis may occur following minor injuries to the skin, falls, cuts, or tears, but sometimes is not apparent and can occur in apparently healthy individuals; and
WHEREAS, Though necrotizing fasciitis can affect anywhere on the body, the most common sites are the abdomen, arms, legs, extremities, and face, particularly around the eyes; and
WHEREAS, While progress has been made in understanding the symptoms and better diagnosing the disease, there is still much to learn about necrotizing fasciitis; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes in perpetuity the month of May as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| May 30, 2024 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 68, Statutes of 2024. |
| May 30, 2024 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m. |
| May 24, 2024 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| May 23, 2024 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4185.) |
| May 21, 2024 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| May 15, 2024 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 6, 2024 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| May 2, 2024 | Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 5084.) |
| May 2, 2024 | Coauthors revised. |
| Apr 29, 2024 | From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 29). |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jan 23, 2024 | From printer. |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Introduced. To print. |
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Date
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| May 23, 2024 | Special Consent ACR129 Villapudua et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| May 2, 2024 | ACR 129 Villapudua Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 29, 2024 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | ACR 129 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 129
Author: Villapudua (D), et al.
Introduced: 1/22/24
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 73-0, 5/2/24 (Consent) - See last page for vote
SUBJECT: Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes, in perpetuity, the month of May as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon clinical disease of the layers of tissue under the skin that is often referred to in popular culture as the flesh-eating bacteria or virus.
- The most common causes of the disease are the bacteria group A hemolytic, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus, either alone or in combination. Other cases are reported to be caused by other types of bacteria, including those naturally found within the intestines of normal healthy individuals.
- Necrotizing fasciitis can occur in any age group. Although sometimes there are precipitating factors, it is most commonly associated with surgical procedures. It also may be seen in those with diabetes mellitus, atherosclerotic vascular disease, malignancy, and hypertension. In rare occasions, necrotizing fasciitis may occur following minor injuries to the skin, falls, cuts, or tears, but sometimes is not apparent and can occur in apparently healthy individuals.
- Though necrotizing fasciitis can affect anywhere on the body, the most common sites are the abdomen, arms, legs, extremities, and face, particularly around the eyes.
This resolution recognizes in perpetuity the month of May as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month.
Comments
According to the author:
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that spreads quickly in the body and can cause death. Accurate diagnosis, rapid antibiotic treatment, and prompt surgery are important to stopping this infection. Symptoms can be confusing and can develop quickly, so most people may not be aware of this rare disease until they go see a doctor. ACR 129 seeks to provide more awareness of the flesh-eating disease, necrotizing fasciitis by declaring May as necrotizing fasciitis awareness month.
Related/Prior Legislation
HR 15 (Villapudua) – Read and adopted, 5/4/23. The resolution recognized the month of May 2023 as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 5/13/24)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/13/24)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 73-0, 5/2/24
AYES: Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Bryan, Juan Carrillo, Wendy Carrillo, Cervantes, Chen, Connolly, Davies, Dixon, Essayli, Mike Fong, Vince Fong, Friedman, Gabriel, Gallagher, Garcia, Gipson, Grayson, Haney, Hart, Holden, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Jones-Sawyer, Kalra, Lackey, Lee, Lowenthal, Maienschein, McCarty, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Stephanie Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Jim Patterson, Joe Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Rendon, Reyes, Luz Rivas, Rodriguez, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Santiago, Schiavo, Soria, Ta, Ting, Valencia, Villapudua, Waldron, Wallis, Ward, Wicks, Wilson, Wood, Zbur
NO VOTE RECORDED: Calderon, Megan Dahle, Flora, Low, Mathis, Weber, Robert Rivas
Prepared by: Russell Manning / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/15/24 12:16:00
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Date of Hearing: April 29, 2024
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 129 (
Author:Villapudua) – As Introduced Ver:January 22, 2024
SUBJECT: Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month.
SUMMARY: Recognizes in perpetuity the month of May as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Necrotizing fasciitis was first described in medical literature in 1883 and was originally described as a disease of unknown cause.
- Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon clinical disease of the layers of tissue under the skin that is often referred to in popular culture as the flesh-eating bacteria or virus.
- The most common causes of the disease are the bacteria group A hemolytic, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus, either alone or in combination. Other cases are reported to be caused by other types of bacteria, including those naturally found within the intestines of normal healthy individuals.
- Necrotizing fasciitis can occur in any age group. Although sometimes there are precipitating factors, it is most commonly associated with surgical procedures. It also may be seen in those with diabetes mellitus, atherosclerotic vascular disease, malignancy, and hypertension.
- In rare occasions, necrotizing fasciitis may occur following minor injuries to the skin, falls, cuts, or tears, but sometimes is not apparent and can occur in apparently healthy individuals.
- Though necrotizing fasciitis can affect anywhere on the body, the most common sites are the abdomen, arms, legs, extremities, and face, particularly around the eyes.
- While progress has been made in understanding the symptoms and better diagnosing the disease, there is still much to learn about necrotizing fasciitis.
FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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