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AR 108: Relative to Kidney Month.
What AR 108 does, verified June 4, 2026
<p> This bill designates the month of April as Kidney Month in California to raise public awareness about kidney health and the importance of early detection. The legislation encourages state agencies and organizations to host educational events and distribute information regarding kidney disease prevention and management. By promoting these initiatives, the bill aims to improve community understanding of kidney conditions and support better health outcomes for residents. </p>
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Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 66. Noes 0. Page 4970.). (2026-05-07)Alert me
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| May. 07, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 66. Noes 0. Page 4970.). |
| May. 04, 2026 | From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 4). |
| Apr. 27, 2026 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Apr. 23, 2026 | Introduced. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, April 23, 2026 · 329 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 108
| Introduced by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez |
April 23, 2026 |
Relative to Kidney Month.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 108, as introduced, Jeff Gonzalez.
WHEREAS, Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an under-recognized public health crisis. It is the progressive, gradual loss of kidney function that results in a decreased ability of the kidneys to remove waste from the body; and
WHEREAS, CKD affects more than one in seven United States adults, an estimated 35,500,000 people, and more than 4,400,000 adults in California are affected by CKD while nearly 4,000,000 adults remain unaware; and
WHEREAS, As many as 9 out of 10 people with CKD do not know they have the disease because it usually has no symptoms until the late stages; and
WHEREAS, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans are at high risk for developing kidney failure due to high rates of diabetes and high blood pressure in marginalized communities; and
WHEREAS, Less than 13 percent of people with CKD risk factors are tested appropriately; and
WHEREAS, More than 85,000 people have end-stage renal disease in California, and thousands of Californians are waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant; and
WHEREAS, The five-year survival rate for a patient with end-stage renal disease remains dismally low, with roughly 60 percent of patients dying within five years; and
WHEREAS, Regular screening for, and early detection of, CKD allows opportunity for disease management that can slow the progression of kidney disease and help prevent kidney failure; and
WHEREAS, The month of March is designated as National Kidney Month, and March 12 is recognized as World Kidney Day to raise awareness of kidney disease and the importance of prevention and early detection; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly proclaims the month of March 2026 as Kidney 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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