Senate ResolutionChaptered/Signed
SR 137: Relative to National Chiropractic Health Month.
What SR 137 does, verified September 14, 2026
<p>Senate Resolution 137, introduced by Senator Ochoa Bogh with coauthors Senators Alvarado-Gil, Dahle, Jones, Niello, Seyarto, and Valladares, designates the month of August 2026 as National Chiropractic Health Month in California. This resolution aims to raise public awareness about the benefits of chiropractic care and encourage residents to seek spinal health services during this designated period.</p>
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) |
| Aug. 12, 2026 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
Latest bill textEnrolled version, August 14, 2026 · 640 words
| Enrolled August 14, 2026 |
| Passed IN Senate August 13, 2026 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 137
| Introduced by Senator Ochoa Bogh (Coauthors: Senators Alvarado-Gil, Dahle, Jones, Niello, Seyarto, and Valladares) |
August 10, 2026 |
Relative to National Chiropractic Health Month.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 137, Ochoa Bogh.
WHEREAS, Physical activity and musculoskeletal health are among the most powerful contributors to long-term health and longevity, enhancing cardiovascular and metabolic function while enabling Californians to move, work, and live independently as they age; and
WHEREAS, Musculoskeletal conditions, including back pain, are the leading cause of disability worldwide and are associated with persistent pain, limited or impaired mobility, depression, social isolation, difficulty performing daily activities such as bathing or dressing, and work absenteeism; and
WHEREAS, Doctors of chiropractic are licensed practitioners and experts in musculoskeletal health who provide an evidence-based, patient-centered, drug-free approach to care that goes beyond symptom management to address joint dysfunction and pain at its source; and
WHEREAS, Chiropractors provide safe and effective care to millions of patients each year for back pain, neck pain, joint pain, tension headaches, and other common musculoskeletal conditions, along with guidance on nutrition, injury prevention, ergonomics, and lifestyle modifications that support optimal health and wellness; and
WHEREAS, Chiropractic adjustments manipulate an individual’s joints to reduce pain, correct alignment, and improve bodily function, and can provide long-term relief for patients experiencing lower back pain, neck pain, muscle pain, and headaches; and
WHEREAS, While opioids have historically been prescribed to treat musculoskeletal conditions, long-term use of prescription opioids is associated with serious health risks, including addiction and death caused by overdose, and chiropractic care offers patients a safe, effective treatment alternative to habit-forming pain medications; and
WHEREAS, A growing body of research demonstrates that receiving chiropractic care first for common musculoskeletal conditions may reduce or eliminate the need for riskier and more invasive interventions; and
WHEREAS, According to National Health Interview Survey data, a majority of patients who sought chiropractic care reported that the treatment was effective, and those patients were less likely to seek prescription or over-the-counter medications, surgery, or physical therapy; and
WHEREAS, The chiropractic profession in California is subject to rigorous oversight by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, which was created on December 21, 1922, pursuant to a voter-approved initiative measure, and which protects Californians from licensed and unlicensed individuals who engage in the fraudulent, negligent, or incompetent practice of chiropractic; and
WHEREAS, The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners is governed by a seven-member board appointed by the Governor, composed of five licensed doctors of chiropractic and two members of the public serving four-year terms, and oversees approximately 12,000 licensees, 100 providers of continuing education, and 20 chiropractic programs across the United States and Canada; and
WHEREAS, The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners’ regulatory functions, including licensing, continuing education, and enforcement, are funded exclusively through fees paid by the profession, at no cost to the State General Fund, with approximately 70 percent of the board’s operating budget dedicated to enforcement activities that protect California consumers; and
WHEREAS, By relieving pain and restoring joint function, chiropractic care helps Californians resume their daily lives, return to work, and participate fully in the activities that contribute to the culture and economic vitality of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, It is in the public interest of the State of California to recognize and promote awareness of chiropractic care as a safe, effective, and drug-free treatment option for musculoskeletal conditions; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate joins with the California Chiropractic Association in recognizing the value of chiropractic’s nondrug approach to musculoskeletal and joint health and hereby declares the month of October 2026 to be National Chiropractic Health Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the California Chiropractic Association and to the author for appropriate distribution.
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