Bill Text: CA AR85 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relative to Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day.
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 52-16)
Status: (Passed) 2026-02-19 - Read. Adopted. (Ayes 69. Noes 0. Page 4035.). [AR85 Detail]
Download: California-2025-AR85-Introduced.html
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE—
2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 85
| Introduced by Assembly Member Nguyen |
February 12, 2026 |
Relative to Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 85, as introduced, Nguyen.
Digest Key
Bill Text
WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome is a rare neurogenetic disorder that occurs in 1 in 15,000 live births and affects approximately 500,000 individuals worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome is caused by a loss of function of the UBE3A gene in chromosome 15 derived from the mother, and a gene that is needed to develop and control speech and movement; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with Angelman syndrome begin experiencing developmental delays starting from 6 and 12 months of age, inclusive, and these developmental delays are often the first signs of Angelman syndrome; and
WHEREAS, In addition to delayed development, Angelman syndrome causes problems with speech and balance, mental disability, and sometimes seizures; and
WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome shares symptoms and characteristics with other disorders, including autism, cerebral palsy, and Prader-Willi syndrome; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with Angelman syndrome have an overall happy and excitable demeanor, and they smile and laugh often; and
WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome is rare. Most individuals with Angelman syndrome do not have a family history of the syndrome, and researchers often do not know what causes the genetic changes that result in the disease; and
WHEREAS, Angelman syndrome can lead to several complications, including trouble feeding, hyperactivity, sleep troubles, scoliosis, and obesity; and
WHEREAS, The treatment of Angelman syndrome focuses on managing medical, sleep, and developmental issues; and
WHEREAS, There is currently no cure for Angelman syndrome, but organizations such as the Angelman Syndrome Foundation note that with further research, there may be a cure in the future; and
WHEREAS, Organizations worldwide recognize February 15 as International Angelman Day to raise awareness about Angelman syndrome; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby recognizes February 15, 2026, as Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
