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ACR-94 • 2026

Antimicrobial resistance.

Antimicrobial resistance.

Healthcare
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Patel
Last action
2025-08-20
Official status
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details about the implementation or funding mechanisms beyond urging agencies to explore available options.

Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness

This resolution recognizes the threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria as a public health crisis and urges state agencies to explore funding mechanisms for research on this issue, especially in underserved communities.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes antimicrobial resistance as a serious public health crisis requiring urgent action.
  • Urges specified state agencies to explore available funding mechanisms to support research addressing antimicrobial resistance.
  • Encourages research and development initiatives focused on combating antimicrobial resistance, particularly in underserved communities.

Who It Names or Affects

  • State agencies responsible for public health
  • Research institutions working on antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Terms To Know

Antimicrobial resistance
When germs no longer respond to the drugs designed to kill them, making infections harder to treat.
Underserved communities
Areas or groups of people who do not have enough access to healthcare and other resources.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide specific funding but urges agencies to explore available mechanisms.
  • It is unclear how state agencies will implement the resolution's recommendations.

Bill History

  1. 2025-08-20 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  2. 2025-07-15 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. To Com. on RLS.

  3. 2025-07-14 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 2538.)

  4. 2025-07-14 California Legislative Information

    Coauthors revised.

  5. 2025-07-09 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (July 8).

  6. 2025-06-16 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  7. 2025-06-03 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  8. 2025-06-02 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 94, as introduced, Patel.
Antimicrobial resistance.
This measure would, among other things, recognize antimicrobial resistance as a public health crisis requiring urgent and sustained action and urge specified state agencies to explore available funding mechanisms to support research and development initiatives addressing antimicrobial resistance, particularly in underserved and high-risk communities.

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