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ACR 84

Relative to Lyme Disease Awareness Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 70 co-sponsors

California officially designates a Lyme Disease Awareness Month to promote public education and recognition of the tick-borne illness without allocating direct funding or mandating specific programs.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 105, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · ACR 84

Legislative bill overview

ACR 84 designates a specific month in California as Lyme Disease Awareness Month to increase public recognition and education about Lyme disease. The resolution passed unanimously through the California Senate and Assembly and has been officially chaptered into law.

Why is this important

Lyme disease is a serious tick-borne illness with potential long-term health consequences, and awareness months can help residents recognize symptoms, understand prevention methods, and seek timely treatment. An official awareness designation may encourage healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community organizations to coordinate educational campaigns during that period.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive impact: Critics may argue that designating an awareness month is largely ceremonial and does not allocate funding or resources to actual Lyme disease prevention, research, or treatment programs
  • Resource allocation priorities: Some may question whether legislative time spent on awareness designations could be better used for bills directly addressing public health infrastructure or disease prevention funding
  • Competing health priorities: Other disease advocacy groups might seek similar awareness designations, raising questions about how many such resolutions are practical or necessary

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

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