HR 85
HR 85 by Nguyen
HR 85
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Bill overview
This resolution recognizes February 15th as Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day in California. It acknowledges that Angelman syndrome is a rare neurogenetic disorder affecting approximately 500,000 people worldwide and characterized by developmental delays, speech difficulties, and other associated health challenges. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the condition and the ongoing efforts to find a cure.
Key provisions
- Recognizes February 15th as Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day.
- Acknowledges the prevalence and characteristics of Angelman syndrome.
- Highlights the challenges faced by individuals with the syndrome and their families.
- Notes the current lack of a cure and the importance of ongoing research.
- Directs the Chief Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution.
Who is affected
- Individuals with Angelman syndrome and their families
- Healthcare professionals
- Researchers studying neurogenetic disorders
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HR85:v99#DOCUMENT
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| Revised February 19, 2026 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 85
| Introduced by Assembly Member Nguyen (Coauthors: Assembly Members Aguiar-Curry, Ahrens, Alanis, Arambula, Ávila Farías, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Calderon, Caloza, Castillo, Chen, Connolly, Davies, DeMaio, Fong, Gabriel, Garcia, Gipson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark González, Hadwick, Haney, Harabedian, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Johnson, Kalra, Krell, Lackey, Lee, Lowenthal, Macedo, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Patel, Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Ransom, Rivas, Michelle Rodriguez, Rogers, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Schiavo, Schultz, Sharp-Collins, Solache, Stefani, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallis, Ward, Wicks, Wilson, and Zbur) |
| February 12, 2026 |
Relative to Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 85, as introduced, Nguyen.
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WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome is a rare neurogenetic disorder that occurs in 1 in 15,000 live births and affects approximately 500,000 individuals worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome is caused by a loss of function of the UBE3A gene in chromosome 15 derived from the mother, and a gene that is needed to develop and control speech and movement; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with Angelman syndrome begin experiencing developmental delays starting from 6 and 12 months of age, inclusive, and these developmental delays are often the first signs of Angelman syndrome; and
WHEREAS, In addition to delayed development, Angelman syndrome causes problems with speech and balance, mental disability, and sometimes seizures; and
WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome shares symptoms and characteristics with other disorders, including autism, cerebral palsy, and Prader-Willi syndrome; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with Angelman syndrome have an overall happy and excitable demeanor, and they smile and laugh often; and
WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome is rare. Most individuals with Angelman syndrome do not have a family history of the syndrome, and researchers often do not know what causes the genetic changes that result in the disease; and
WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome can lead to several complications, including trouble feeding, hyperactivity, sleep troubles, scoliosis, and obesity; and
WHEREAS, The treatment of Angelman syndrome focuses on managing medical, sleep, and developmental issues; and
WHEREAS, There is currently no cure for Angelman syndrome, but organizations such as the Angelman Syndrome Foundation note that with further research, there may be a cure in the future; and
WHEREAS, Organizations worldwide recognize February 15 as International Angelman Day to raise awareness about Angelman syndrome; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby recognizes February 15, 2026, as Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day; 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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