CaliforniaCalifornia marks May 2026 as Stroke Awareness Month
For May 2026, California’s Legislature declares Stroke Awareness Month and urges people to learn warning signs and call 9-1-1 right away.
What it does
California’s Legislature declares May 2026 National Stroke Awareness Month.
The Legislature urges Californians to learn stroke warning signs and risk factors, then call 9-1-1 as soon as signs appear.
Argument forLearning stroke warning signs could help Californians call 9-1-1 sooner, when emergency treatment may improve a person's chance of recovery.
Argument againstThe resolution urges people to call 9-1-1 at the first signs of stroke, which could be difficult for someone who does not recognize those signs.
More detail
The Legislature declares May 2026 National Stroke Awareness Month in California. The declaration covers California and names May 2026. The declaration applies to May 2026.
The Legislature urges Californians to learn stroke risks and warning signs and call 9-1-1 at the first signs of a stroke. The request is directed to all Californians. The call is urged at the first signs of a stroke.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 5Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 83, Statutes of 2026.Became Law
- Jun 5Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m.To Governor
- Jun 1In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.Minor
- May 28Read. Adopted. (Page 5545.) Ordered to the Senate.Major
- May 28Coauthors revised.
- May 18From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 18).Passed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Be adopted. To third reading. Result: pass.Lower
- May 18Referred to Com. on RLS.Minor
- May 11In Assembly. Held at Desk.
- Vote recorded 3rd Reading SCR156 Dahle et al. Result: pass.Upper
- May 11Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 4186.) Ordered to the Assembly.Passed 1st Chamber
- Apr 22From committee: Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Apr 9Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.Introduced
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