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AR 38: Relative to Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
What AR 38 does, verified September 28, 2025
This bill aims to establish Brain Tumor Awareness Month in California. It will promote education and awareness about brain tumors, their symptoms, and treatment options. The bill encourages healthcare professionals, schools, and communities to participate in brain tumor awareness activities. Additionally, it will provide resources and support for individuals affected by brain tumors and their families. The bill's purpose is to reduce the stigma associated with brain tumors and improve overall brain tumor awareness in the state.
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Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 69. Noes 0. Page 1572.). (2025-05-15)Alert me
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| May. 15, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 69. Noes 0. Page 1572.). |
| May. 15, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 69. Noes 0.). |
| May. 15, 2025 | Coauthors revised. |
| May. 12, 2025 | From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 12). |
| May. 05, 2025 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, May 1, 2025 · 216 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 38
| Introduced by Assembly Member Fong |
May 01, 2025 |
Relative to Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 38, as introduced, Fong.
WHEREAS, An estimated 1,000,000 Americans, of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders, are currently living with a primary brain tumor; and
WHEREAS, Malignant brain tumors are among the deadliest forms of cancer, with just a 36 percent five-year relative survival rate, and can induce substantial changes in lifestyle and well-being for patients as well as their loved ones; and
WHEREAS, For the most malignant type of brain tumor, glioblastoma, the five-year relative survival rate is only 6.8 percent and median survival is only eight months; and
WHEREAS, Los Angeles is home to one of the leading brain tumor centers in the world; and
WHEREAS, Increased public awareness of brain tumors through advocacy and support for vital research, as well as education about the impact brain tumors have on the lives of patients and their families, are critical to finding a cure; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly declares the month of May 2025 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month; 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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