ACR 146
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
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Bill overview
This resolution officially designates March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California. The resolution highlights the impact of rare genetic conditions like hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease, emphasizing the importance of treatment and increased public understanding. It aims to raise awareness about these disorders, foster community, and encourage preventative measures.
Key provisions
- Proclaims March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
- Recognizes the prevalence of hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease in California.
- Acknowledges the historical risks of infection associated with blood products.
- Highlights the benefits of treatment at federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers.
- Promotes greater community and public awareness of these disorders.
Who is affected
- Individuals with hemophilia and related bleeding disorders
- Families and caregivers of those with bleeding disorders
- Healthcare providers
- The general public
Notable changes
- Establishes a designated month for raising awareness about bleeding disorders.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 146
CHAPTER 42
Relative to Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
[ Filed with Secretary of State April 21, 2026. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 146, Ransom. Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
This measure would proclaim the month of March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California.
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Fiscal Committee: NO
Bill Text
WHEREAS, The Legislature is proud to proclaim March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in this state; and
WHEREAS, Hemophilia is a rare genetic condition affecting at least 4,000 people in California, and Von Willebrand disease impacts at least 360,000 people in California; and
WHEREAS, Without treatment, people with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, spontaneous bleeding episodes in their joints, causing swelling in the joints, muscles, internal organs, and brain. Repeated bleeding episodes in the joints result in chronic degenerative arthritic conditions, which often lead to frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain. Bleeding episodes involving internal organs and the brain can cause permanent damage, disability, and even death; and
WHEREAS, Many individuals with hemophilia became infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C in the 1980s due to the contamination of the blood supply and blood products; and
WHEREAS, With proper care and access to comprehensive medical resources, persons with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders can control bleeding episodes and lead productive lives; and
WHEREAS, Visits to federally recognized hemophilia treatment centers reduce morbidity and mortality significantly; and
WHEREAS, The State of California is committed to proper care and treatment of children and adults with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders through previously enacted legislation; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will generate greater understanding of not only hemophilia but all inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among all individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS, This awareness month will elevate the awareness of, and engagement in, the inheritable bleeding disorders journey beyond this community to the general public, enabling the prevention of illness, unnecessary procedures, and disability; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature pause in its deliberations to proudly proclaim the month of March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.