Bill Text: CA AR71 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session | Introduced

California Assembly Resolution 71

Introduced

Bill Title: Relative to Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 53-16)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-14 - Read. Adopted. (Ayes 70. Noes 0.). [AR71 Detail]

Download: California-2023-AR71-Introduced.html

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2023–2024 REGULAR SESSION

House Resolution

No. 71

Introduced by Assembly Member Mike Fong

February 15, 2024

Relative to Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

HR 71, as introduced, Mike Fong.

WHEREAS, Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare and progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a combination of symptoms that affect both the autonomic nervous system and movement; and

WHEREAS, According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, MSA may affect between 15,000 and 50,000 Americans, including men and women of all races; and

WHEREAS, Symptoms, including problems with heart rate, progressive loss of motor function, and difficulties with balance, coordination, gait, bladder and bowel control, speech, swallowing, and breathing, advance rapidly over the course of 5 to 10 years once symptoms initially appear; and

WHEREAS, While there are medications that treat MSA symptoms, researchers continue to search for medications with fewer side effects as well as methods to better manage the disease until a cure is found; and

WHEREAS, A multidisciplinary approach to MSA care includes physical, psychological, and financial support for patients, caregivers, support groups, and MSA research foundations; and

WHEREAS, The worldwide MSA community has designated March as Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month to increase awareness of the devastating effects of MSA; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly declares the month of March 2024 as Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.