Relative to Celiac Disease Awareness Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Niello

Designates Celiac Disease Awareness Month to educate the public, encourage recognition of symptoms, and support accommodations for those with the condition.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 100, Statutes of 2026.

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Summary of SCR 179 (2025-2026) — Relative to Celiac Disease Awareness Month

Purpose and intent

SCR 179 designates Celiac Disease Awareness Month in California. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about celiac disease, its health impacts, and the needs of individuals living with the condition.

The bill serves as a symbolic and educational measure to inform Californians about recognizing symptoms, supporting affected individuals, and encouraging broader understanding in communities, schools, workplaces, and health care settings.

Key provisions and changes

Official designation: Establishes a state-wide awareness focus during a specified month (the resolution designates a month as Celiac Disease Awareness Month). While the exact month isn’t specified in the provided text, the act’s language is typical of ceremonial resolutions that honor and promote awareness.

Education and outreach: Encourages activities and observations that inform the public about celiac disease, including its autoimmune nature, the need for a strict gluten-free diet, potential complications if untreated, and the importance of accurate diagnosis.

Public recognition: Calls on state agencies, organizations, schools, and health care providers to observe or acknowledge the awareness month, potentially through events, proclamations, or educational materials.

Affected parties

Individuals with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity: Benefits from heightened awareness, better understanding among educators, employers, and health professionals, and improved support for dietary requirements (gluten-free living).

General public and communities: Gains access to information about recognizing symptoms, reducing delays in diagnosis, and reducing stigma or misinformation.

State entities and public institutions: Encouraged to participate in or support awareness activities (e.g., schools, health care facilities, community organizations).

Procedural and timeline aspects

Legislative process:

Introduced and referred to Committee on Rules (RLS) in May 2026.
Passed committee and moved to third reading; subsequently progressed through the Assembly and into the Senate.
On June 1, 2026, adopted in the Assembly and ordered to the Senate; on June 8, 2026, advanced from committee and placed on consent calendar; on June 11, 2026, read, adopted, and ordered to engrossing/enrolling; and on June 11, 2026, ordered to the Senate for final action.

Status: The bill has advanced through standard ceremonial legislative steps with broad, bipartisan support (explicit votes indicate unanimous or near-unanimous approval in the listed chambers). As a concurrent or state resolution, it is non-binding and does not create new law or spending obligations; rather, it expresses the Legislature’s position and requests cooperation from state and local entities.

Practical impact

Since SCR 179 is a ceremonial resolution, its direct legal impact is limited to recognizing and promoting awareness. It does not mandate new regulations or allocate funds.

It may encourage schools, workplaces, healthcare providers, and community organizations to implement or participate in awareness activities, provide educational resources, and improve accommodations for individuals with celiac disease and gluten-related disorders.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize potential implementation steps for schools or healthcare providers, or compare SCR 179 to similar health-awareness resolutions in California.