This measure would recognize February 2, 2024, as Wear Red Day and the month of February 2024 as American Heart Month.

This measure would recognize February 2, 2024, as Wear Red Day and the month of February 2024 as American Heart Month.

This measure would recognize February 2, 2024, as Wear Red Day and the month of February 2024 as American Heart Month.

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States and globally; and

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease claims more lives of women than all forms of cancer combined and yet only 44 percent of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat; and

WHEREAS, Overall, 10 to 20 percent of women will have a health issue during pregnancy. High blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes during pregnancy greatly increase womens risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life; and

WHEREAS, Most cardiac and stroke events can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes such as moving more, eating smart, and managing blood pressure; and

WHEREAS, Women are often less likely to receive bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) because rescuers fear accusations of inappropriate touching, sexual assault, or injuring the victim; and

WHEREAS, There are effective solutions to this problem, including awareness and education to have cardiac emergency response plans in place, CPR education, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training and accessibility; and

WHEREAS, CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a persons chance of survival, however only about 46 percent of people who experience cardiac arrest receive CPR from people nearby while waiting for emergency responders to arrive; and

WHEREAS, CPR is a lifesaving skill that most people, including children as young as nine years of age, can learn; and

WHEREAS, Knowing how to properly perform CPR has encouraged more people to act when faced with a cardiac emergency. To save more lives from cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, we must increase the number of people who respond to cardiac arrest by calling 911, delivering high-quality CPR, and using an AED as soon as it is available; and

WHEREAS, Since 2004, the American Heart Associations Go Red for Women movement has addressed the awareness and clinical care gaps of womens greatest health threat, cardiovascular disease. On the cusp of the American Heart Associations 100th anniversary, the organization continues to make bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries; and

WHEREAS, By increasing awareness, speaking out about heart disease, learning CPR, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease we can save thousands of lives each year; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes February 2, 2024, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against cardiovascular disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2024 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke and in celebration of American Heart Month and the American Heart Associations 100th birthday, we urge every household to learn CPR; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States and globally; and

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease claims more lives of women than all forms of cancer combined and yet only 44 percent of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat; and

WHEREAS, Overall, 10 to 20 percent of women will have a health issue during pregnancy. High blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes during pregnancy greatly increase womens risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life; and

WHEREAS, Most cardiac and stroke events can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes such as moving more, eating smart, and managing blood pressure; and

WHEREAS, Women are often less likely to receive bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) because rescuers fear accusations of inappropriate touching, sexual assault, or injuring the victim; and

WHEREAS, There are effective solutions to this problem, including awareness and education to have cardiac emergency response plans in place, CPR education, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training and accessibility; and

WHEREAS, CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a persons chance of survival, however only about 46 percent of people who experience cardiac arrest receive CPR from people nearby while waiting for emergency responders to arrive; and

WHEREAS, CPR is a lifesaving skill that most people, including children as young as nine years of age, can learn; and

WHEREAS, Knowing how to properly perform CPR has encouraged more people to act when faced with a cardiac emergency. To save more lives from cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, we must increase the number of people who respond to cardiac arrest by calling 911, delivering high-quality CPR, and using an AED as soon as it is available; and

WHEREAS, Since 2004, the American Heart Associations Go Red for Women movement has addressed the awareness and clinical care gaps of womens greatest health threat, cardiovascular disease. On the cusp of the American Heart Associations 100th anniversary, the organization continues to make bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries; and

WHEREAS, By increasing awareness, speaking out about heart disease, learning CPR, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease we can save thousands of lives each year; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes February 2, 2024, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against cardiovascular disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2024 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke and in celebration of American Heart Month and the American Heart Associations 100th birthday, we urge every household to learn CPR; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States and globally; and

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease claims more lives of women than all forms of cancer combined and yet only 44 percent of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat; and

WHEREAS, Overall, 10 to 20 percent of women will have a health issue during pregnancy. High blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes during pregnancy greatly increase womens risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life; and

WHEREAS, Most cardiac and stroke events can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes such as moving more, eating smart, and managing blood pressure; and

WHEREAS, Women are often less likely to receive bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) because rescuers fear accusations of inappropriate touching, sexual assault, or injuring the victim; and

WHEREAS, There are effective solutions to this problem, including awareness and education to have cardiac emergency response plans in place, CPR education, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training and accessibility; and

WHEREAS, CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a persons chance of survival, however only about 46 percent of people who experience cardiac arrest receive CPR from people nearby while waiting for emergency responders to arrive; and

WHEREAS, CPR is a lifesaving skill that most people, including children as young as nine years of age, can learn; and

WHEREAS, Knowing how to properly perform CPR has encouraged more people to act when faced with a cardiac emergency. To save more lives from cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, we must increase the number of people who respond to cardiac arrest by calling 911, delivering high-quality CPR, and using an AED as soon as it is available; and

WHEREAS, Since 2004, the American Heart Associations Go Red for Women movement has addressed the awareness and clinical care gaps of womens greatest health threat, cardiovascular disease. On the cusp of the American Heart Associations 100th anniversary, the organization continues to make bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries; and

WHEREAS, By increasing awareness, speaking out about heart disease, learning CPR, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease we can save thousands of lives each year; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the legislature recognizes February 2, 2024, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against cardiovascular disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2024 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke and in celebration of American Heart Month and the American Heart Associations 100th birthday, we urge every household to learn CPR; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

Date of Hearing: March 21, 2024

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 108

Author:(Hurtado) – As Introduced Ver:

SENATE VOTE:

SUBJECT: Wear Red Day and American Heart Month.

SUMMARY: Recognizes February 2, 2024, as Wear Red Day in California and recognizes February 2024 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease and strike. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States and globally.
2. Cardiovascular disease claims more lives of women than all forms of cancer combined and yet only 44 percent of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat. Overall, 10 to 20 percent of women will have a health issue during pregnancy. High blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes during pregnancy greatly increase women’s risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life.
3. Most cardiac and stroke events can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes such as moving more, eating smart, and managing blood pressure.
4. Since 2004, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement has addressed the awareness and clinical care gaps of women’s greatest health threat, cardiovascular disease. On the cusp of the American Heart Association’s 100th anniversary, the organization continues to make bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries.
5. By increasing awareness, speaking out about heart disease, learning CPR, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease we can save thousands of lives each year.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 108

Author: Hurtado (D), et al.

Introduced: 2/6/24

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: Wear Red Day and American Heart Month

SOURCE: American Heart Association

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes February 2, 2024, as Wear Red Day and the month of February 2024 as American Heart Month.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Cardiovascular disease claims more lives of women than all forms of cancer combined and yet only 44 percent of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat.
2. Most cardiac and stroke events can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes such as moving more, eating smart, and managing blood pressure.
3. Women are often less likely to receive bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) because rescuers fear accusations of inappropriate touching, sexual assault, or injuring the victim.
4. There are effective solutions to this problem, including awareness and education to have cardiac emergency response plans in place, CPR education, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training and accessibility.
5. CPR is a lifesaving skill that most people, including children as young as nine years of age, can learn.
6. Since 2004, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement has addressed the awareness and clinical care gaps of women’s greatest health threat, cardiovascular disease. On the cusp of the American Heart Association’s 100th anniversary, the organization continues to make bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries.

This resolution:

1. Recognizes February 2, 2024, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against cardiovascular disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red.
2. Recognizes the month of February 2024 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke and in celebration of American Heart Month and the American Heart Association’s 100th birthday, we urge every household to learn CPR.

Related/Prior Legislation

The following are the most recent measures relating to Wear Red Day and American Heart Month:

• SCR 18 (Menjivar, Resolution Chapter 9, Statutes of 2023).
• ACR 131 (Mia Bonta, Resolution Chapter 24, Statutes of 2022).
• HR 15 (Luz Rivas, 2021) – Adopted by the Assembly.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 2/12/24)

American Heart Association (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/12/24)

None received

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

2/13/24 13:18:53

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