Healthcare

signed · California · Assembly Jun 18, 2026

ACR 203: Relative to Lyme Disease Awareness Month.

This bill designates May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month to highlight the importance of recognizing and preventing the disease. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a formal proclamation to encourage public education and awareness during that time. The measure directly affects state officials and the general public by setting aside a specific month for focus on Lyme disease prevention.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public awareness and education on Lyme disease prevention, indirectly supporting public health initiatives without restricting access or funding.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · California · Assembly Jun 18, 2026

ACR 198: Relative to Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

This bill designates May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month to highlight the importance of mental health support for mothers. It is a non-binding resolution that does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to raise public awareness through official proclamation. The measure affects the state by encouraging community focus on this topic during the designated month without imposing new requirements on individuals or organizations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month to highlight and promote mental health support for mothers, aligning with indicators for supporting mental health services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · California · Assembly Jun 18, 2026

ACR 94: Relative to antimicrobial resistance.

This measure would, among other things, recognize antimicrobial resistance as a public health crisis requiring urgent and sustained action and urge specified state agencies to explore available funding mechanisms to support research and development initiatives addressing antimicrobial resistance, particularly in underserved and high-risk communities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly recognizes antimicrobial resistance as a public health crisis and urges state agencies to explore funding for research/development in underserved communities, directly advancing public health initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed · California · Assembly Jun 11, 2026

HR 113: Relative to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.

This bill designates June 9, 2026, as FSGS Awareness Day to highlight focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a rare kidney disease that causes scarring and can lead to kidney failure. The resolution aims to increase public understanding of the condition, which disproportionately affects African American communities and often requires dialysis or transplants. By establishing an official awareness day, the bill seeks to support patients and families while encouraging efforts to improve early diagnosis and access to specialized care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes an awareness day to improve public understanding of a rare kidney disease, supporting patient education and early diagnosis efforts.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · California · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SCR 175: Relative to Behavioral Health Awareness Month.

This bill designates May 2026 as Behavioral Health Awareness Month in California. It requires state agencies and public entities to acknowledge this month, likely through proclamations or public communications. The measure does not alter funding, laws, or services but serves to highlight the importance of mental and behavioral health awareness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates a month for behavioral health awareness, highlighting importance and aligning with mental health support indicators.70% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · California · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SCR 170: Relative to Firefighter Mental Health Awareness Week.

This bill designates the week of May 25 to May 29 as Firefighter Mental Health Awareness Week. It directly affects the state by officially recognizing this specific time period to highlight the importance of mental health support for firefighters. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal proclamation to raise awareness about the topic. Once enacted, it becomes part of the state statutes as a commemorative resolution.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates awareness week for firefighter mental health, directly supporting mental health services and awareness.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · California · Senate May 29, 2026

SCR 164: Relative to Black Health Equity Advocacy Week.

This measure would recognize May 4, 2026, to May 8, 2026, inclusive, and every first full week of May thereafter, as Black Health Equity Advocacy Week and commend the California Black Health Network and other organizations throughout the state for their efforts to improve the health, well-being, and life expectancy of Black Californians.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes a week dedicated to improving health equity for Black Californians, signaling support for addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · California · Senate May 21, 2026

SCR 161: Relative to Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

This bill designates May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month to highlight the importance of mental health support for mothers. It serves as a symbolic proclamation rather than a law that changes regulations or imposes new requirements. The measure directly affects state officials who will recognize the month and may encourage public awareness campaigns during that time.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates a month to highlight maternal mental health, promoting awareness and support for this critical healthcare area.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

in committee · California · Assembly May 14, 2026

AB 2398: Graduate medical education capacity: report.

Existing law establishes the Department of Health Care Access and Information in the Health and Welfare Agency and requires the department to perform specified functions relating to, among other things, health policy and planning, health professions development, and health facility data. This bill would require the department to convene a workgroup to discuss graduate medical education capacity in California, with a focus on access to residency positions. The bill would require the workgroup to be composed of interested stakeholders, as specified. The bill would require the department, in consultation with the Medical Board of California, to prepare and submit a report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature on or before July 1, 2028, that includes, among other information, recommendations for increasing residency capacity in California, improving geographic and specialty distribution, and reducing barriers to entry, including for international medical graduates. The bill would repeal its provisions on January 1, 2030.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a workgroup to address graduate medical education capacity and residency access, aiming to improve healthcare workforce availability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · California · Senate May 11, 2026

SCR 140: Relative to Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.

This bill designates April 2026 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in California. It directly affects state officials and the public by formally recognizing the importance of raising awareness for this specific health condition. The primary mechanism is a legislative proclamation that appears in the state statutes to mark the month. This action serves as an official acknowledgment of the disease without changing laws or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates awareness month for Parkinson's, promoting public understanding and support for a specific health condition.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare