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CA ACR168
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
6/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
Freddie Rodriguez
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AI Summary
- Proclaims May 2024 as California Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month
- Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4 in the United States and the second leading cause for children ages 5-14
- Over 1,200 children in California require emergency medical treatment annually due to nonfatal submersion incidents, with 88 percent of child drowning incidents occurring when an adult is present
- Encourages Californians to exercise caution and supervision of children in and around water, and to learn lifesaving practices, water rescue skills, first aid, and CPR
- Two-thirds of all drownings occur between May and August
Legislative Description
California Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 98, Statutes of 2024.
6/14/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules5/20/2024
Rules4/15/2024
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