20250ACR_020597CHP INTRODUCED 2026-05-13 PASSED_ASSEMBLY 2026-06-01 PASSED_SENATE 2026-06-18 ENROLLED 2026-06-22 CHAPTERED 2026-06-26 FILED 2026-06-26 2025 ACR CHP CHR 0 Introduced by Assembly Member Lackey (Principal coauthor: Senator Grove) (Coauthors: Assembly Members Aguiar-Curry, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Ávila Farías, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Calderon, Caloza, Carrillo, Castillo, Connolly, Davies, DeMaio, Dixon, Elhawary, Fong, Gabriel, Gallagher, Gipson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark González, Hadwick, Haney, Harabedian, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Johnson, Krell, Lowenthal, Macedo, Nguyen, Pacheco, Papan, Patel, Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Ransom, Rivas, Michelle Rodriguez, Rogers, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Schiavo, Schultz, Sharp-Collins, Solache, Soria, Stefani, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallis, Wicks, and Wilson) LEAD_AUTHOR ASSEMBLY Lackey PRINCIPAL_COAUTHOR SENATE Grove COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Aguiar-Curry COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Alanis COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Alvarez COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Arambula COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ávila Farías COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Bauer-Kahan COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Bennett COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Berman COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Boerner COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Calderon COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Caloza COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Carrillo COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Castillo COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Connolly COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Davies COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY DeMaio COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Dixon COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Elhawary COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Fong COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Gabriel COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Gallagher COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Gipson COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Jeff Gonzalez COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Mark González COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Hadwick COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Haney COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Harabedian COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Hart COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Hoover COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Irwin COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Johnson COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Krell COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Lowenthal COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Macedo COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Nguyen COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Pacheco COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Papan COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Patel COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Patterson COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Pellerin COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Petrie-Norris COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ransom COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Rivas COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Michelle Rodriguez COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Rogers COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Blanca Rubio COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Sanchez COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Schiavo COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Schultz COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Sharp-Collins COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Solache COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Soria COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Stefani COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ta COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Tangipa COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Valencia COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Wallis COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Wicks COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Wilson Relative to Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month.

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month. This measure would declare the month of June as Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month. NO

WHEREAS, Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is a common virus that infects people of all ages and is the most common infectious cause of birth defects in the United States, affecting approximately in infants; and

WHEREAS, Approximately in children born with cCMV will experience permanent health problems, including hearing loss, vision impairment, developmental and motor delays, and other serious medical conditions; and

WHEREAS, cCMV is a leading nongenetic cause of childhood hearing loss; and

WHEREAS, Despite its prevalence and potential severity, awareness of cCMV among pregnant individuals and the general public remains low; and

WHEREAS, Increased public awareness and education about cCMV, including preventative hygiene practices during pregnancy, have the potential to reduce transmission and improve maternal and child health outcomes; and

WHEREAS, Early detection and timely intervention can significantly improve outcomes for infants born with cCMV; and

WHEREAS, Families affected by cCMV often face complex medical, emotional, and caregiving challenges and benefit from increased awareness, support, and access to resources; and

WHEREAS, Advocacy organizations, including the National CMV Foundation, along with dedicated California-based advocates and community leaders, are working to increase awareness, support affected families, and advance research efforts related to cCMV; and

WHEREAS, The State of California recognizes the importance of collaborative efforts among health care providers, advocacy organizations, and community leaders to improve awareness, prevention, and outcomes related to cCMV;

now, therefore,

be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of June as Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month in the State of California; and be it further Resolved, That the Legislature honors the ongoing efforts of national and California-based organizations, advocates, and families working to raise awareness of cCMV and support those impacted by this condition; and be it further Resolved, That all Californians are encouraged to become informed about cCMV, including methods of prevention, transmission risks, and the importance of early detection; and be it further Resolved, That health care providers, public health agencies, and community organizations are encouraged to promote education and awareness of cCMV to improve maternal and child health outcomes across California; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to appropriate state and local health agencies, interested organizations, and the author for appropriate distribution.