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SCR-151 • 2026

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Awareness Month.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Awareness Month.

Education
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Umberg
Last action
2026-04-08
Official status
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify the exact nature of encouragement or detail separate actions for each group mentioned.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Awareness Month

This resolution proclaims May 2026 as Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Awareness Month and encourages schools, youth sports organizations, athletic programs, and health professionals to promote evidence-based injury prevention education and training.

What This Bill Does

  • Proclaims the month of May 2026 as ACL Injury Awareness Month.
  • Encourages schools, youth sports organizations, athletic programs, and health professionals to promote evidence-based injury prevention education and training.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Schools
  • Youth sports organizations
  • Athletic programs
  • Health professionals

Terms To Know

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
A ligament in the knee that helps keep the knee stable.
Evidence-based injury prevention education and training
Teaching methods based on scientific research to prevent injuries, specifically ACL injuries.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide funding for these awareness activities.
  • It is unclear how compliance with the resolution will be enforced or measured.
  • There are no penalties mentioned for not following the encouragement given in the resolution.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-08 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  2. 2026-03-25 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 151, as introduced, Umberg.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Awareness Month.
This measure would proclaim the month of May 2026 as Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Awareness Month and encourage schools, youth sports organizations, athletic programs, and health professionals to promote evidence-based injury prevention education and training.

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