This measure would proclaim October 7, 2023, as Ostomy Awareness Day.

This measure would proclaim October 7, 2023, as Ostomy Awareness Day.

This measure would proclaim October 7, 2023, as Ostomy Awareness Day.

WHEREAS, An ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when a person has lost the normal function of the digestive or urinary system due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohns disease, ulcerative colitis, and other medical conditions. Ostomies are also necessary in cases of severe abdominal or pelvic trauma resulting from accidents or from injuries sustained during military service. The bodily waste passes through the stoma into an ostomy pouch on the outside of the body or, in the case of continent diversion surgeries, an internal, surgically created reservoir; and

WHEREAS, Approximately 725,000 to 1,000,000 Americans have an ostomy with approximately 100,000 new ostomy procedures performed each year; and

WHEREAS, Ostomy or continent diversion surgery can occur at any age and affects people from all ethnic backgrounds; and

WHEREAS, Largely through the efforts of United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., and its over 265 affiliated support groups, Americans needing these surgeries are becoming more aware of the opportunities for education, mutual aid, advocacy, and support that are of such great benefit to them and their families; and

WHEREAS, The United States celebrates Ostomy Awareness Day with United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., annually on the first Saturday of October; and

WHEREAS, California is committed to increasing public understanding of ostomy to eventually help dispel the fear of those about to undergo this surgery, as well as the fear that confronts their families. This day can serve as a reminder to the people of California that this is a life-saving and life-restoring surgery; and

WHEREAS, California recognizes the need that public education and awareness is vital to ensure those who are living with an ostomy face no discrimination and are accepted as normal, healthy individuals. Through education and awareness, the myths, stigma, and embarrassment that are sometimes associated with having an ostomy can be erased; and

WHEREAS, California and other government and private sectors are deeply committed to the proper care and advancement of knowledge about bowel and urinary diversion surgery as a result of birth defects, disease, injury, and other digestive disorders; and

WHEREAS, To increase public acceptance of ostomy surgery and continent diversion surgery and to help the people of California better understand that ostomies are lifesavers; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims October 7, 2023, as Ostomy Awareness Day and calls upon all residents of California to unite on this day in a showing of support that people living with an ostomy are living proof that ostomies save lives; and be it further

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

WHEREAS, An ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when a person has lost the normal function of the digestive or urinary system due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohns disease, ulcerative colitis, and other medical conditions. Ostomies are also necessary in cases of severe abdominal or pelvic trauma resulting from accidents or from injuries sustained during military service. The bodily waste passes through the stoma into an ostomy pouch on the outside of the body or, in the case of continent diversion surgeries, an internal, surgically created reservoir; and

WHEREAS, Approximately 725,000 to 1,000,000 Americans have an ostomy with approximately 100,000 new ostomy procedures performed each year; and

WHEREAS, Ostomy or continent diversion surgery can occur at any age and affects people from all ethnic backgrounds; and

WHEREAS, Largely through the efforts of United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., and its over 265 affiliated support groups, Americans needing these surgeries are becoming more aware of the opportunities for education, mutual aid, advocacy, and support that are of such great benefit to them and their families; and

WHEREAS, The United States celebrates Ostomy Awareness Day with United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., annually on the first Saturday of October; and

WHEREAS, California is committed to increasing public understanding of ostomy to eventually help dispel the fear of those about to undergo this surgery, as well as the fear that confronts their families. This day can serve as a reminder to the people of California that this is a life-saving and life-restoring surgery; and

WHEREAS, California recognizes the need that public education and awareness is vital to ensure those who are living with an ostomy face no discrimination and are accepted as normal, healthy individuals. Through education and awareness, the myths, stigma, and embarrassment that are sometimes associated with having an ostomy can be erased; and

WHEREAS, California and other government and private sectors are deeply committed to the proper care and advancement of knowledge about bowel and urinary diversion surgery as a result of birth defects, disease, injury, and other digestive disorders; and

WHEREAS, To increase public acceptance of ostomy surgery and continent diversion surgery and to help the people of California better understand that ostomies are lifesavers; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims October 7, 2023, as Ostomy Awareness Day and calls upon all residents of California to unite on this day in a showing of support that people living with an ostomy are living proof that ostomies save lives; and be it further

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

WHEREAS, An ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when a person has lost the normal function of the digestive or urinary system due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohns disease, ulcerative colitis, and other medical conditions. Ostomies are also necessary in cases of severe abdominal or pelvic trauma resulting from accidents or from injuries sustained during military service. The bodily waste passes through the stoma into an ostomy pouch on the outside of the body or, in the case of continent diversion surgeries, an internal, surgically created reservoir; and

WHEREAS, Approximately 725,000 to 1,000,000 Americans have an ostomy with approximately 100,000 new ostomy procedures performed each year; and

WHEREAS, Ostomy or continent diversion surgery can occur at any age and affects people from all ethnic backgrounds; and

WHEREAS, Largely through the efforts of United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., and its over 265 affiliated support groups, Americans needing these surgeries are becoming more aware of the opportunities for education, mutual aid, advocacy, and support that are of such great benefit to them and their families; and

WHEREAS, The United States celebrates Ostomy Awareness Day with United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., annually on the first Saturday of October; and

WHEREAS, California is committed to increasing public understanding of ostomy to eventually help dispel the fear of those about to undergo this surgery, as well as the fear that confronts their families. This day can serve as a reminder to the people of California that this is a life-saving and life-restoring surgery; and

WHEREAS, California recognizes the need that public education and awareness is vital to ensure those who are living with an ostomy face no discrimination and are accepted as normal, healthy individuals. Through education and awareness, the myths, stigma, and embarrassment that are sometimes associated with having an ostomy can be erased; and

WHEREAS, California and other government and private sectors are deeply committed to the proper care and advancement of knowledge about bowel and urinary diversion surgery as a result of birth defects, disease, injury, and other digestive disorders; and

WHEREAS, To increase public acceptance of ostomy surgery and continent diversion surgery and to help the people of California better understand that ostomies are lifesavers now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims October 7, 2023, as Ostomy Awareness Day and calls upon all residents of California to unite on this day in a showing of support that people living with an ostomy are living proof that ostomies save lives; 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: August 31, 2023

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

James Ramos, Chair

SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 85

Author:(Niello) – As Introduced Ver:

SENATE VOTE:

SUBJECT: Ostomy Awareness Day.

SUMMARY: Proclaims October 7, 2023, as Ostomy Awareness Day. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. An ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when a person has lost the normal function of the digestive or urinary system due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other medical conditions. Ostomies are also necessary in cases of severe abdominal or pelvic trauma resulting from accidents or from injuries sustained during military service. The bodily waste passes through the stoma into an ostomy “pouch” on the outside of the body or, in the case of continent diversion surgeries, an internal, surgically created reservoir.
2. Approximately 725,000 to 1 million Americans have an ostomy with approximately 100,000 new ostomy procedures performed each year. Ostomy or continent diversion surgery can occur at any age and affects people from all ethnic backgrounds.
3. Largely through the efforts of United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., and its over 265 affiliated support groups, Americans needing these surgeries are becoming more aware of the opportunities for education, mutual aid, advocacy, and support that are of such great benefit to them and their families.
4. California is committed to increasing public understanding of ostomy to eventually help dispel the fear of those about to undergo this surgery, as well as the fear that confronts their families.
5. California recognizes the need that public education and awareness is vital to ensure those who are living with an ostomy face no discrimination and are accepted as normal, healthy individuals. Through education and awareness, the myths, stigma, and embarrassment that are sometimes associated with having an ostomy can be erased.
6. The United States celebrates Ostomy Awareness Day with United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., annually on the first Saturday of October. This day can serve as a reminder to the people of California that this is a life-saving and life-restoring surgery.

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 85

Author: Niello (R)

Introduced: 8/14/23

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: Ostomy Awareness Day

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims October 7, 2023, as Ostomy Awareness Day.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. An ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when a person has lost the normal function of the digestive or urinary system due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other medical conditions. Ostomies are also necessary in cases of severe abdominal or pelvic trauma resulting from accidents or from injuries sustained during military service. The bodily waste passes through the stoma into an ostomy “pouch” on the outside of the body or, in the case of continent diversion surgeries, an internal, surgically created reservoir.
2. Ostomy or continent diversion surgery can occur at any age and affects people from all ethnic backgrounds.
3. The United States celebrates Ostomy Awareness Day with United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., annually on the first Saturday of October.
4. California is committed to increasing public understanding of ostomy to eventually help dispel the fear of those about to undergo this surgery, as well as the fear that confronts their families. This day can serve as a reminder to the people of California that this is a life-saving and life-restoring surgery.
5. California recognizes the need that public education and awareness is vital to ensure those who are living with an ostomy face no discrimination and are accepted as normal, healthy individuals. Through education and awareness, the myths, stigma, and embarrassment that are sometimes associated with having an ostomy can be erased.

This resolution proclaims October 7, 2023, as Ostomy Awareness Day and calls upon all residents of California to unite on this day in a showing of support that people living with an ostomy are living proof that ostomies save lives.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/21/23)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/21/23)

None received

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

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