ACR 172: World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2026-05-12
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-05-12: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 65, Statutes of 2026.)
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This resolution declares April 19, 2026, as World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day in California and encourages residents to support events and groups that raise awareness. It says irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gut‑brain disorder that causes recurring belly pain, bloating, and changed bowel movements. The measure notes IBS affects about 15% of adults, often lowers quality of life, and is frequently undiagnosed.
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This measure would declare April 19, 2026, as World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day in California.
This measure would declare April 19, 2026, as World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day in California.
This measure would declare April 19, 2026, as World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day in California.
WHEREAS, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder of gut-brain interaction that is characterized by recurring abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel movements. Although many Americans suffer from individual symptoms, they do not realize it is a medical condition called IBS and for this reason, it often goes undiagnosed by physicians and patients; and
WHEREAS, The symptoms of IBS affect up to 15 percent of the adult population, or just over 35,000,000 Americans. The quality of life is significantly lower in people suffering from the symptoms of IBS than in healthy people; and
WHEREAS, Although IBS has a considerable impact on personal relationships and working practices, people with these symptoms often suffer in silence because of their reluctance to discuss their pain; and
WHEREAS, A number of California organizations, including the IBS Patient Support Group, are committed to supporting people suffering from the symptoms of IBS, including by raising public awareness, discovering innovative therapies, and providing patient educational materials; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares April 19, 2026, as World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day in California and encourages all residents of the state to support and participate in organizations, events, and activities that raise awareness about IBS; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder of gut-brain interaction that is characterized by recurring abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel movements. Although many Americans suffer from individual symptoms, they do not realize it is a medical condition called IBS and for this reason, it often goes undiagnosed by physicians and patients; and
WHEREAS, The symptoms of IBS affect up to 15 percent of the adult population, or just over 35,000,000 Americans. The quality of life is significantly lower in people suffering from the symptoms of IBS than in healthy people; and
WHEREAS, Although IBS has a considerable impact on personal relationships and working practices, people with these symptoms often suffer in silence because of their reluctance to discuss their pain; and
WHEREAS, A number of California organizations, including the IBS Patient Support Group, are committed to supporting people suffering from the symptoms of IBS, including by raising public awareness, discovering innovative therapies, and providing patient educational materials; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares April 19, 2026, as World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day in California and encourages all residents of the state to support and participate in organizations, events, and activities that raise awareness about IBS; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder of gut-brain interaction that is characterized by recurring abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel movements. Although many Americans suffer from individual symptoms, they do not realize it is a medical condition called IBS and for this reason, it often goes undiagnosed by physicians and patients; and
WHEREAS, The symptoms of IBS affect up to 15 percent of the adult population, or just over 35,000,000 Americans. The quality of life is significantly lower in people suffering from the symptoms of IBS than in healthy people; and
WHEREAS, Although IBS has a considerable impact on personal relationships and working practices, people with these symptoms often suffer in silence because of their reluctance to discuss their pain; and
WHEREAS, A number of California organizations, including the IBS Patient Support Group, are committed to supporting people suffering from the symptoms of IBS, including by raising public awareness, discovering innovative therapies, and providing patient educational materials; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares April 19, 2026, as World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day in California and encourages all residents of the state to support and participate in organizations, events, and activities that raise awareness about IBS; 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 12, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 65, Statutes of 2026. |
| May 12, 2026 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m. |
| May 7, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| May 7, 2026 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 4170.) |
| May 7, 2026 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) |
| May 5, 2026 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0. Page 4685.) |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0.) |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Coauthors revised. |
| Apr 13, 2026 | From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 13). |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr 8, 2026 | From printer. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 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 7, 2026 | Special Consent ACR172 Macedo et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 16, 2026 | ACR 172 Macedo Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 13, 2026 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| IBS Patient Support Group | ** Support |
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-4171 | ACR 172 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 172
Author: Macedo (R), et al.
Introduced: 4/7/26
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 68-0, 4/16/26 (Consent) - See last page for vote
SUBJECT: World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution declares April 19, 2026, as World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day in California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder of gut-brain interaction that is characterized by recurring abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel movements. Although many Americans suffer from individual symptoms, they do not realize it is a medical condition called IBS and for this reason, it often goes undiagnosed by physicians and patients.
- The symptoms of IBS affect up to 15 percent of the adult population, or just over 35,000,000 Americans. The quality of life is significantly lower in people suffering from the symptoms of IBS than in healthy people.
- Although IBS has a considerable impact on personal relationships and working practices, people with these symptoms often suffer in silence because of their reluctance to discuss their pain.
- A number of California organizations, including the IBS Patient Support Group, are committed to supporting people suffering from the symptoms of IBS, including by raising public awareness, discovering innovative therapies, and providing patient educational materials.
This resolution declares April 19, 2026, as World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day in California.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 4/28/26)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/28/26)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 68-0, 4/16/26
AYES: Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Ahrens, Alanis, Alvarez, Ávila Farías, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Boerner, Bryan, Calderon, Caloza, Carrillo, Castillo, Chen, Connolly, Davies, DeMaio, Elhawary, Ellis, Fong, Gabriel, Gallagher, Garcia, Gipson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark González, Hadwick, Haney, Jackson, Johnson, Kalra, Krell, Lackey, Lee, Lowenthal, Macedo, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Patel, Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Ransom, Michelle Rodriguez, Rogers, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Schultz, Sharp-Collins, Solache, Soria, Stefani, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallis, Ward, Wicks, Wilson, Zbur, Rivas
NO VOTE RECORDED: Arambula, Berman, Bonta, Dixon, Flora, Harabedian, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Papan, Celeste Rodriguez, Schiavo
Prepared by: Aizenia Randhawa / SFA / (916) 651-4171
4/29/26 16:22:15
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Date of Hearing: April 13, 2026
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 172 (
Author:Macedo) – As Introduced Ver:April 7, 2026
SUBJECT: World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day.
SUMMARY: Proclaims April 19, 2026, as World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day in California; and, encourages all residents of the state to support and participate in organizations, events, and activities that raise awareness about IBS. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder of gut-brain interaction that is characterized by recurring abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel movements.
- Although many Americans suffer from individual symptoms, they do not realize it is a medical condition called IBS, and for this reason it often goes undiagnosed by physicians and patients.
- The symptoms of IBS affect up to 15 percent of the adult population, or just over 35 million Americans. The quality of life is significantly lower in people suffering from the symptoms of IBS than in healthy people.
- Although IBS has a considerable impact on personal relationships and working practices, people with these symptoms often suffer in silence because of their reluctance to discuss their pain.
- A number of California organizations, including the IBS Patient Support Group, are committed to supporting people suffering from the symptoms of IBS, including by raising public awareness, discovering innovative therapies, and providing patient educational materials.
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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