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CA SCR148

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Padilla

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares May 23, 2026, as GM1 Gangliosidosis Awareness Day in California
  • GM1 Gangliosidosis is a rare inherited disease causing neurodegeneration and progressive loss of abilities, affecting children, adolescents, and adults with significant physical and developmental disabilities
  • The disease occurs in only 1 in every 100,000 to 200,000 live births and is severely underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed
  • The resolution aims to raise awareness to improve accurate and timely diagnosis, access to specialized services, genetic counseling, and available treatments
  • No fiscal impact; introduced by Senator Padilla with bipartisan support from multiple coauthors in both chambers

Legislative Description

GM1 Gangliosidosis Awareness Day.

Last Action

From committee: Ordered to third reading.

4/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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