BILL NUMBER: ACR 156	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Low

                        MARCH 28, 2016

   Relative to hemophilia.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 156, as introduced, Low. Hemophilia: World Hemophilia Day.
   This measure would recognize April 17, 2016, as World Hemophilia
Day.
   Fiscal committee: no.



   WHEREAS, Hemophilia is a rare genetic bleeding disorder in which
one of the proteins that causes blood to clot is missing, or there is
not enough of the protein to work properly, causing people to bleed
longer; and
   WHEREAS, Without effective blood clotting, cuts and internal
injuries have difficulty healing and internal bleeding into the
joints can result in pain and permanent damage; and
   WHEREAS, Hemophilia is typically a lifelong condition that is
primarily treated with infusions of a protein involved in blood
clotting; and
   WHEREAS, It is estimated that more than 400,000 people worldwide
are living with hemophilia; and
   WHEREAS, Approximately 20,000 people in the United States are
living with hemophilia; and
   WHEREAS, Hemophilia is found in all populations; and
   WHEREAS, People living with hemophilia and those caring for and
serving them are strongly united in advocating for access to
treatment and care; now, therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes April 17, 2016,
as World Hemophilia Day; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.