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ACR 77

Relative to Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 67 co-sponsors

California designates a state month for drowning awareness and prevention to promote water safety education and reduce unintentional drowning deaths through public outreach campaigns.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 142, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · ACR 77

Legislative bill overview

ACR 77 designates a specific month in California as "Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month" to promote public education and safety initiatives around water-related fatalities. The resolution encourages state agencies, schools, and community organizations to highlight drowning prevention strategies and raise awareness about this leading cause of unintentional injury death, particularly among children.

Why is this important

Drowning is a significant public health concern, ranking among the top causes of unintentional death for children and adolescents in the United States. Awareness campaigns can drive behavior changes, increase swimming education enrollment, promote water safety practices, and potentially reduce preventable deaths without requiring new funding or regulatory mandates.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic action without resources: Critics may argue the resolution creates awareness without allocating funds for actual prevention programs, swimming lessons, or enforcement of water safety infrastructure
  • Limited enforcement mechanism: The bill lacks requirements for specific actions, measurable outcomes, or accountability measures to ensure organizations actually participate in prevention efforts
  • Equity concerns: Drowning rates are significantly higher in certain demographic groups; the resolution doesn't address underlying disparities in swimming ability access or water safety education in underserved communities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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