This measure would recognize February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day and the month of February 2025 as American Heart Month.

This measure would recognize February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day and the month of February 2025 as American Heart Month.

This measure would recognize February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day and the month of February 2025 as American Heart Month.

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women and claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined, yet only 44 percent of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their leading cause of death; and

WHEREAS, Among women 20 years of age and older, nearly 45 percent are living with some form of cardiovascular disease and less than one-half of women entering pregnancy in the United States have optimal cardiovascular health; and

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the United States, or, more simply put, heart disease is the number one killer of new moms, and overall, 10 to 20 percent of women will have a health issue during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes which greatly increase a womans risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life; and

WHEREAS, In 2020, stroke caused the deaths of 90,627 women, approximately 56.5 percent of total stroke deaths; and

WHEREAS, Women with ischemic stroke are less likely to be transported to the hospital by emergency medical services and to receive prompt imaging and blood thinners, and are more likely to die within 30 days of stroke hospitalization; and

WHEREAS, Each year, more than 350,000 people in the United States experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, about 70 percent of cardiac arrests happen at home, and only about 1 in 10 people survive; and

WHEREAS, Each year, more than 23,000 children under 18 years of age in the United States experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital and almost 40 percent of these cardiac arrests are sports related; and

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

WHEREAS, Women are often less likely to receive CPR from a bystander because rescuers often fear accusations of inappropriate touching; 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 automated external defibrillator 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, and continues to make bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2025 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, and the effort to double the survival rate from cardiac arrest; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women and claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined, yet only 44 percent of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their leading cause of death; and

WHEREAS, Among women 20 years of age and older, nearly 45 percent are living with some form of cardiovascular disease and less than one-half of women entering pregnancy in the United States have optimal cardiovascular health; and

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the United States, or, more simply put, heart disease is the number one killer of new moms, and overall, 10 to 20 percent of women will have a health issue during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes which greatly increase a womans risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life; and

WHEREAS, In 2020, stroke caused the deaths of 90,627 women, approximately 56.5 percent of total stroke deaths; and

WHEREAS, Women with ischemic stroke are less likely to be transported to the hospital by emergency medical services and to receive prompt imaging and blood thinners, and are more likely to die within 30 days of stroke hospitalization; and

WHEREAS, Each year, more than 350,000 people in the United States experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, about 70 percent of cardiac arrests happen at home, and only about 1 in 10 people survive; and

WHEREAS, Each year, more than 23,000 children under 18 years of age in the United States experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital and almost 40 percent of these cardiac arrests are sports related; and

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

WHEREAS, Women are often less likely to receive CPR from a bystander because rescuers often fear accusations of inappropriate touching; 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 automated external defibrillator 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, and continues to make bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2025 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, and the effort to double the survival rate from cardiac arrest; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women and claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined, yet only 44 percent of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their leading cause of death; and

WHEREAS, Among women 20 years of age and older, nearly 45 percent are living with some form of cardiovascular disease and less than one-half of women entering pregnancy in the United States have optimal cardiovascular health; and

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the United States, or, more simply put, heart disease is the number one killer of new moms, and overall, 10 to 20 percent of women will have a health issue during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes which greatly increase a womans risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life; and

WHEREAS, In 2020, stroke caused the deaths of 90,627 women, approximately 56.5 percent of total stroke deaths; and

WHEREAS, Women with ischemic stroke are less likely to be transported to the hospital by emergency medical services and to receive prompt imaging and blood thinners, and are more likely to die within 30 days of stroke hospitalization; and

WHEREAS, Each year, more than 350,000 people in the United States experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, about 70 percent of cardiac arrests happen at home, and only about 1 in 10 people survive; and

WHEREAS, Each year, more than 23,000 children under 18 years of age in the United States experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital and almost 40 percent of these cardiac arrests are sports related; and

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

WHEREAS, Women are often less likely to receive CPR from a bystander because rescuers often fear accusations of inappropriate touching; 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 automated external defibrillator 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, and continues to make bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2025 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, and the effort to double the survival rate from cardiac arrest; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 20

Author: Macedo (R), et al.

Introduced: 1/23/25

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: Wear Red Day and American Heart Month

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day and the month of February 2025 as American Heart Month.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women and claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined, yet only 44% of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their leading cause of death.
2. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the United States, or, more simply put, heart disease is the number one killer of new moms, and overall, 10% to 20% of women will have a health issue during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes which greatly increase a woman’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life.
3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival and only about 46% of people who experience cardiac arrest receive CPR from a bystander while waiting for emergency responders to arrive.
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, and continues to make bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries.

This resolution recognizes the month of February 2025 as American Heart Month in California to raises awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, and the effort to double the survival rate from cardiac arrest.

Related/Prior Legislation

SCR 108 (Hurtado, Resolution Chapter 36, Statutes of 2024).

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 2/18/25)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/18/25)

None received

Prepared by: Sofia Pachon-Mendez / SFA / (916) 651-1520

2/19/25 16:01:01

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 20

Author:(Macedo)

As Introduced Ver:January 23, 2025

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Recognizes February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day in California and recognizes February 2025 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.

Major Provisions

1. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women and claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined, yet only 44% of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their leading cause of death.
2. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the United States. Overall, 10 to 20% of women will have a health issue during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes which greatly increase a woman's risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life.
3. Each year, more than 350,000 people in the United States experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, about 70% of cardiac arrests happen at home, and only about 1 in 10 people survive.
4. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a person's chance of survival and only about 46% of people who experience cardiac arrest receive CPR from a bystander while waiting for emergency responders to arrive. Women are often less likely to receive CPR from a bystander because rescuers often fear accusations of inappropriate touching.
5. 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 automated external defibrillator as soon as it is available.
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, and continues to make bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries.
7. Californians are urged to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year.

COMMENTS

According to the Author

ACR 20 recognizes February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. With this resolution, we will increase awareness, speak up about heart disease, and empower women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease. These efforts can save thousands of lives each year.

Arguments in Support

None on file

Arguments in Opposition

None on file

FISCAL COMMENTS

No fiscal impact. This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

VOTES

ASM RULES: 11-0-0

YES: Pacheco, Lackey, Ahrens, Flora, Mark González, Irwin, Krell, Patel, Michelle Rodriguez, Ta, Zbur

UPDATED

VERSION: January 23, 2025

CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000021

Date of Hearing: February 3, 2025

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 20 (

Author:Macedo) – As Introduced Ver:January 23, 2025

SUBJECT: Wear Red Day and American Heart Month.

SUMMARY: Recognizes February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day in California and recognizes February 2025 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women and claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined, yet only 44 percent of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their leading cause of death.
2. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the United States. Overall, 10 to 20 percent of women will have a health issue during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes which greatly increase a woman’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life.
3. Each year, more than 350,000 people in the United States experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, about 70 percent of cardiac arrests happen at home, and only about 1 in 10 people survive.
4. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival and only about 46 percent of people who experience cardiac arrest receive CPR from a bystander while waiting for emergency responders to arrive. Women are often less likely to receive CPR from a bystander because rescuers often fear accusations of inappropriate touching.
5. 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 automated external defibrillator as soon as it is available.
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, and continues to make bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries.
7. Californians are urged to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year.

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