SR 45
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-05-30
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-05-29: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1339.))
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
WHEREAS, Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States among children one through four years of age; and
WHEREAS, Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death in the United States among children 5 through 14 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Drowning is the cause of emergency medical treatment for more than 1,200 children in California each year due to nonfatal submersions; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, for every child who dies from drowning, another seven receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries; and
WHEREAS, Childhood drownings and near drownings can happen in a matter of seconds; and
WHEREAS, Eighty-eight percent of all child drowning incidents occur when an adult is present; and
WHEREAS, As many as 20 percent of near-drowning survivors suffer severe, permanent neurological disability, often resulting in high medical costs to the family and costs to the taxpayer of millions of dollars in medical benefits; and
WHEREAS, Two-thirds of all drownings occur between May and August; and
WHEREAS, The month of May of each year is recognized as National Drowning Prevention Month and National Water Safety Month; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the month of May 2025 be observed as California Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month; and be it further
Resolved, That Californians are encouraged to exercise caution, safety, and supervision of children in and near water; and be it further
Resolved, That families and individuals are encouraged to learn about lifesaving practices, first aid, water rescue skills, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States among children one through four years of age; and
WHEREAS, Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death in the United States among children 5 through 14 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Drowning is the cause of emergency medical treatment for more than 1,200 children in California each year due to nonfatal submersions; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, for every child who dies from drowning, another seven receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries; and
WHEREAS, Childhood drownings and near drownings can happen in a matter of seconds; and
WHEREAS, Eighty-eight percent of all child drowning incidents occur when an adult is present; and
WHEREAS, As many as 20 percent of near-drowning survivors suffer severe, permanent neurological disability, often resulting in high medical costs to the family and costs to the taxpayer of millions of dollars in medical benefits; and
WHEREAS, Two-thirds of all drownings occur between May and August; and
WHEREAS, The month of May of each year is recognized as National Drowning Prevention Month and National Water Safety Month; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the month of May 2025 be observed as California Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month; and be it further
Resolved, That Californians are encouraged to exercise caution, safety, and supervision of children in and near water; and be it further
Resolved, That families and individuals are encouraged to learn about lifesaving practices, first aid, water rescue skills, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States among children one through four years of age; and
WHEREAS, Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death in the United States among children 5 through 14 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Drowning is the cause of emergency medical treatment for more than 1,200 children in California each year due to nonfatal submersions; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, for every child who dies from drowning, another seven receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries; and
WHEREAS, Childhood drownings and near drownings can happen in a matter of seconds; and
WHEREAS, Eighty-eight percent of all child drowning incidents occur when an adult is present; and
WHEREAS, As many as 20 percent of near-drowning survivors suffer severe, permanent neurological disability, often resulting in high medical costs to the family and costs to the taxpayer of millions of dollars in medical benefits; and
WHEREAS, Two-thirds of all drownings occur between May and August; and
WHEREAS, The month of May of each year is recognized as National Drowning Prevention Month and National Water Safety Month; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the month of May 2025 be observed as California Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month; and be it further
Resolved, That Californians are encouraged to exercise caution, safety, and supervision of children in and near water; and be it further
Resolved, That families and individuals are encouraged to learn about lifesaving practices, water rescue skills, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transit 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 29, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1339.) |
| May 28, 2025 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 23, 2025 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 19, 2025 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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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 29, 2025 | Senate 3rd Reading SR45 Rubio et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SR 45 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 45
Author: Rubio (D), et al.
Amended: 5/23/25
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: California Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution observes the month of May 2025 as California Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month.
Floor Amendments 5/23/25 adds authorship and technical changes.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The month of May of each year is recognized as National Drowning Prevention Month and National Water Safety Month.
- Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States among children one through four years of age.
- Drowning is the cause of emergency medical treatment for more than 1,200 children in California each year due to nonfatal submersions. As many as 20% of near-drowning survivors suffer severe, permanent neurological disability, often resulting in high medical costs to the family and costs to the taxpayer of millions of dollars in medical benefits.
- Two-thirds of all drownings occur between May and August.
- Eighty-eight percent of all child drowning incidents occur when an adult is present.
This resolution encourages Californians to exercise caution, safety, and supervision of children in and near water.
Related/Prior Legislation
ACR 168 (Rodriguez, Resolution Chapter 98, Statutes of 2024)
ACR 77 (Davies, 2025) – Held in Senate.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 5/27/25)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/27/25)
None received
Prepared by: Hunter Flynn / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/28/25 17:41:40
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