ACR 43: Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-08
Current Status:
Passed
(2025-04-08: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 31, Statutes of 2025.)
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
This measure would proclaim the month of March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California.
This measure would proclaim the month of March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California.
This measure would proclaim the month of March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California.
WHEREAS, The Legislature is proud to proclaim March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in this state; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia is a rare genetic condition affecting at least 4,000 people in California, and Von Willebrand disease impacts at least 360,000 people in California; and
WHEREAS, Without treatment, people with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, spontaneous bleeding episodes in their joints, causing swelling in the joints, muscles, internal organs, and brain. Repeated bleeding episodes in the joints result in chronic degenerative arthritic conditions, which often lead to frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain. Bleeding episodes involving internal organs and the brain can cause permanent damage, disability, and even death; and
WHEREAS, Many individuals with hemophilia became infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C in the 1980s due to the contamination of the blood supply and blood products; and
WHEREAS, With proper care and access to comprehensive medical resources, persons with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders can control bleeding episodes and lead productive lives; and
WHEREAS, Visits to federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers reduce morbidity and mortality significantly; and
WHEREAS, The State of California is committed to proper care and treatment of children and adults with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders through previously enacted legislation; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will generate greater understanding of not only hemophilia but all inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among all individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will elevate the awareness of, and engagement in, the inheritable bleeding disorders journey beyond this community to the general public, enabling the prevention of illness, unnecessary procedures, and disability; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature pause in its deliberations to proudly proclaim the month of March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Legislature is proud to proclaim March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in this state; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia is a rare genetic condition affecting at least 4,000 people in California, and Von Willebrand disease impacts at least 360,000 people in California; and
WHEREAS, Without treatment, people with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, spontaneous bleeding episodes in their joints, causing swelling in the joints, muscles, internal organs, and brain. Repeated bleeding episodes in the joints result in chronic degenerative arthritic conditions, which often lead to frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain. Bleeding episodes involving internal organs and the brain can cause permanent damage, disability, and even death; and
WHEREAS, Many individuals with hemophilia became infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C in the 1980s due to the contamination of the blood supply and blood products; and
WHEREAS, With proper care and access to comprehensive medical resources, persons with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders can control bleeding episodes and lead productive lives; and
WHEREAS, Visits to federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers reduce morbidity and mortality significantly; and
WHEREAS, The State of California is committed to proper care and treatment of children and adults with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders through previously enacted legislation; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will generate greater understanding of not only hemophilia but all inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among all individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will elevate the awareness of, and engagement in, the inheritable bleeding disorders journey beyond this community to the general public, enabling the prevention of illness, unnecessary procedures, and disability; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature pause in its deliberations to proudly proclaim the month of March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The Legislature is proud to proclaim March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in this state; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia is a rare genetic condition affecting at least 4,000 people in California, and Von Willebrand disease impacts at least 360,000 people in California; and
WHEREAS, Without treatment, people with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, spontaneous bleeding episodes in their joints, causing swelling in the joints, muscles, internal organs, and brain. Repeated bleeding episodes in the joints result in chronic degenerative arthritic conditions, which often lead to frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain. Bleeding episodes involving internal organs and the brain can cause permanent damage, disability, and even death; and
WHEREAS, Many individuals with hemophilia became infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C in the 1980s due to the contamination of the blood supply and blood products; and
WHEREAS, With proper care and access to comprehensive medical resources, persons with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders can control bleeding episodes and lead productive lives; and
WHEREAS, Visits to federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers reduce morbidity and mortality significantly; and
WHEREAS, The State of California is committed to proper care and treatment of children and adults with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders through previously enacted legislation; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will generate greater understanding of not only hemophilia but all inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among all individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will elevate the awareness of, and engagement in, the inheritable bleeding disorders journey beyond this community to the general public, enabling the prevention of illness, unnecessary procedures, and disability; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature pause in its deliberations to proudly proclaim the month of March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California; 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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| Apr 8, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 31, Statutes of 2025. |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 644.) |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Mar 10, 2025 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 550.) |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Coauthors revised. |
| Mar 3, 2025 | From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (March 3). |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | From printer. |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 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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| Apr 3, 2025 | Special Consent ACR43 Pacheco et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 6, 2025 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 3, 2025 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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Date of Hearing: March 3, 2025
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 43 (
Author:Pacheco) – As Introduced Ver:February 26, 2025
SUBJECT: Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Hemophilia is a rare genetic condition affecting at least 4,000 people in California, and Von Willebrand disease impacts at least 360,000 people in California.
- Without treatment, people with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, spontaneous bleeding episodes in their joints, causing swelling in the joints, muscles, internal organs, and brain. Repeated bleeding episodes in the joints result in chronic degenerative arthritic conditions, which often lead to frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain. Bleeding episodes involving internal organs and the brain can cause permanent damage, disability, and even death.
- With proper care and access to comprehensive medical resources, persons with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders can control bleeding episodes and lead productive lives. Visits to federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers reduce morbidity and mortality significantly.
- The State of California is committed to proper care and treatment of children and adults with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders through previously enacted legislation.
- This awareness month will generate greater understanding of not only hemophilia but all inheritable bleeding disorders and foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among all individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders.
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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