HR 60
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2025-08-18
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-08-28: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 2775.).)
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 September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in California to raise public awareness and support children with cancer and their families. It also says the California Assembly will support efforts to find cures for and prevent childhood cancer.
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WHEREAS, Cancer is by far the leading cause of death by disease among children in this country; and
WHEREAS, Many children in California are afflicted with cancer, experiencing enormous pain and suffering, and they and their families require extraordinary levels of information and support in their struggles against this disease; and
WHEREAS, Successful prevention and treatment of many types of childhood cancer has not yet been achieved; and
WHEREAS, The prevention and treatment of cancer requires a high level of commitment in order to provide the necessary resources and research; and
WHEREAS, California has many of the worlds finest medical, academic, and commercial institutions, and must continue as a leader in the fight against this terrible disease; and
WHEREAS, Increased public awareness of this major public health problem is a crucial step toward finding solutions; and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Fund for Children, Inc., Kids Cancer Connection, Inc., and Lions Clubs International provide a variety of vital psychosocial services to patients undergoing cancer treatment at childrens hospitals throughout California; and
WHEREAS, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is an important nationwide tool for raising awareness among governmental officials and the public about the nature and scope of this problem; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby recognizes and declares September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Assembly is committed to supporting efforts to find cures for, and achieve prevention of, childhood cancer; 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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| Aug 28, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 2775.). |
| Aug 21, 2025 | From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 21). |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Introduced. |
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Date
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Location
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Votes
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| Aug 28, 2025 | HR 60 Gabriel Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Aug 21, 2025 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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Date of Hearing: August 21, 2025
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:HR 60 (
Author:Gabriel) – As Introduced Ver:August 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
SUMMARY: Declares September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Cancer is by far the leading cause of death by disease among children in this country. Many children in California are afflicted with cancer, experiencing enormous pain and suffering, and they and their families require extraordinary levels of information and support in their struggles against this disease.
- Successful prevention and treatment of many types of childhood cancer has not yet been achieved. The prevention and treatment of cancer requires a high level of commitment in order to provide the necessary resources and research.
- California has many of the world’s finest medical, academic, and commercial institutions, and must continue as a leader in the fight against this terrible disease.
- Increased public awareness of this major public health problem is a crucial step toward finding solutions.
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is an important nationwide tool for raising awareness among governmental officials and the public about the nature and scope of this problem.
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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