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CA ACR168

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

6/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Freddie Rodriguez

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

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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