Senate ResolutionChaptered/Signed
SR 42: Relative to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.
What SR 42 does, verified December 7, 2025
<p>This bill establishes Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in the state. It aims to raise awareness about ALS, a progressive neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The goal is to educate the public, support research, and promote resources for those affected by the disease. By designating a specific month for awareness, the bill seeks to increase visibility and reduce stigma surrounding ALS, ultimately leading to improved care and support for individuals living with the condition.</p>
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Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 1247.) (2025-05-27)Alert me
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| May. 27, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 1247.) |
| May. 27, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) |
| May. 21, 2025 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May. 08, 2025 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
Latest bill textEnrolled version, May 29, 2025 · 418 words
| Enrolled May 29, 2025 |
| Passed IN Senate May 27, 2025 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 42
| Introduced by Senator Choi (Coauthors: Senators Alvarado-Gil, Archuleta, Arreguín, Ashby, Cabaldon, Dahle, Jones, Laird, McNerney, Niello, Ochoa Bogh, Richardson, Seyarto, Strickland, and Valladares) |
May 08, 2025 |
Relative to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 42, Choi.
WHEREAS, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disease in which a person’s brain loses connection with their muscles, slowly reducing a person’s ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of new ALS cases are reported every year, and estimates show that every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS and someone passes away from ALS; and
WHEREAS, On average, patients diagnosed with ALS survive only two to five years from the time of diagnosis; and
WHEREAS, The exact causes of ALS are unknown and there is no known cure for ALS; and
WHEREAS, People who have served in the military are more likely to develop ALS and die from the disease than those with no history of military service; and
WHEREAS, Securing access to new therapies, durable medical equipment, and communication technologies is of vital importance to people living with ALS; and
WHEREAS, Clinical trials play a pivotal role in evaluating new treatments, enhancing quality of life, and fostering assistive technologies for those living with ALS; and
WHEREAS, The ALS Association is the largest philanthropic funder of ALS research globally and has committed more than $154,000,000 to support more than 550 projects across the United States and 18 other countries; and
WHEREAS, The ALS Association is committed to accelerating the pace of discovery, fueled by the hope that one day ALS will be a livable disease for everyone, everywhere, until a cure can be found; and
WHEREAS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the dire circumstances of people living with ALS, acknowledge the terrible impact this disease has on those individuals and their families, and support research to eradicate this disease; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate hereby proclaims the month of May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month, and calls upon all Americans to join in supporting ALS research, advocating for increased funding, and standing in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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