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CA AR89
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joe Patterson
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AI Summary
- Declares March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in California
- Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., with 150,000 Americans diagnosed and 50,000 dying annually
- Colorectal cancer incidence among Californians under age 50 has increased approximately 3% annually over the past decade
- American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Black Californians experience higher diagnosis and mortality rates compared to other racial and ethnic groups
- Regular screening is recommended beginning at age 45, and medical advancements since 1975 have saved an estimated 940,000 Americans from colorectal cancer
Legislative Description
Relative to Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Last Action
Read. Adopted.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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