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SCR 140

Relative to Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Wiener

California designates a month as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month to boost public recognition and support for patients and advocacy organizations.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 55, Statutes of 2026.
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Bill Summary · SCR 140

Legislative bill overview

SCR 140 designates a specific month in California as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" to increase public recognition and education about Parkinson's disease. This is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the intent and will of the California Legislature without creating enforceable law or appropriating funds.

Why is this important

Awareness designations can help amplify outreach efforts by nonprofits, medical institutions, and patient advocacy groups during the designated period. Formal recognition may increase media attention, fundraising opportunities, and healthcare provider attention to early detection and patient support resources for the approximately 60,000+ Californians living with Parkinson's disease.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Critics may argue legislative time spent on awareness designations diverts attention from substantive policy changes addressing Parkinson's research funding, treatment access, or insurance coverage
  • Proliferation of designations: California already recognizes numerous disease awareness months; questions about whether each merits legislative action versus grassroots promotion
  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Without accompanying funding or policy mechanisms, the practical impact depends entirely on voluntary participation by organizations and media

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

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