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AR 129: Relative to Sarcoma Awareness Month.
What AR 129 does, verified August 20, 2026
<p> This bill designates the month of August 2026 as Sarcoma Awareness Month within the state of California. The legislation aims to increase public understanding of sarcoma, a group of rare cancers that develop in the body's connective tissues, and encourages the state to support education and awareness efforts regarding this condition. </p>
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| Aug. 10, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Page 6108.). |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | Coauthors revised. |
| Aug. 06, 2026 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (August 6). |
| Aug. 06, 2026 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | Introduced. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, August 3, 2026 · 306 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 129
| Introduced by Assembly Members Sanchez, Davies, and Dixon |
August 03, 2026 |
Relative to Sarcoma Awareness Month.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 129, as introduced, Sanchez.
WHEREAS, Sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bones or connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, and blood vessels, that can arise nearly anywhere in the body; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, about 17,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year, approximately 7,600 individuals die from sarcoma each year, and about 50,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any given time; and
WHEREAS, Each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and around 15 percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma; and
WHEREAS, Sarcomas can affect individuals of any age, race, gender, or socioeconomic background without discrimination; and
WHEREAS, Primary bone sarcomas, including osteosarcomas and Ewing sarcomas, originate directly in the bones then spread outward from there; and
WHEREAS, More than 70 subtypes of sarcoma have been identified; and
WHEREAS, The potential causes of sarcoma are not well understood; and
WHEREAS, Physical examination, different imaging methods, and biopsy are needed to diagnose the various forms of sarcoma; and
WHEREAS, Treatment for sarcoma can include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy; and
WHEREAS, Sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and
WHEREAS, The month of July is nationally recognized as Sarcoma Awareness Month to foster public education, encourage early detection, support patients and families, and promote vital research for effective therapies and cures; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly recognizes July as Sarcoma Awareness Month and emphasizes the urgent need for heightened public awareness, expanded research, and improved clinical resources regarding sarcomas and their impact on individuals and families; 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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