Asm. Brian Maienschein

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in California to promote public understanding of mental well-being. It does not create new laws, funding, or programs but serves as an official state recognition of the importance of mental health. The resolution highlights statistics on youth mental health challenges and the need for awareness to reduce stigma. Its primary effect is symbolic, aiming to encourage the public and organizations to focus on mental health issues during the month of May.

This measure would encourage all Californians to make themselves and their families aware of the risk of food allergies and preventative measures, and to educate themselves regarding emergency responses. The measure would declare May as Food Allergy Awareness Month.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 14, 2024, as IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day to highlight a rare kidney disorder that affects approximately 150,000 people in the United States. The measure aims to increase public understanding of the condition, which currently has no cure and can lead to serious complications like the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant. By officially recognizing this date, the legislation seeks to encourage support for patients and promote research into better diagnosis and treatment options. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic declaration to draw attention to the disease.

Existing law allows a court to issue a gun violence restraining order prohibiting and enjoining a named person from having custody or control of any firearms or ammunition if the person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves or another by having custody or control of a firearm or ammunition. Existing law authorizes a court to issue a gun violence restraining order to prohibit a person from purchasing or possessing a firearm or ammunition for a period of one to 5 years, subject to renewal for additional one- to 5-year periods, if the subject of the petition poses a significant danger of self-harm or harm to another in the near future by having a firearm and the order is necessary to prevent personal injury to the subject of the petition or another. Existing law makes it a crime to own or possess a firearm in violation of a gun violence restraining order. If the court finds evidence of an extreme risk of violence, including repeated and egregious instances of specified facts, and those facts existed 12 months prior to a petition being filed, this bill would require a court to issue a gun violence restraining order for 5 years. By expanding the scope of an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 101 is a procedural measure that officially designates June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in California. The resolution does not create new laws or change any policies; instead, it serves to acknowledge the historical significance of the June 1969 Stonewall Uprising and the ongoing contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. By recognizing this month, the legislature aims to promote awareness of the civil rights movement and encourage continued efforts toward equality and non-discrimination.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates the week of May 6 to May 10, 2024, as Student Mental Health Awareness Week in California. It directly affects schools, students, educators, and community organizations by encouraging them to focus on mental well-being during that specific period. The measure includes no funding or new programs; it serves solely as a symbolic recognition to highlight the importance of student mental health and reduce stigma. By establishing this awareness week, the legislation aims to promote discussions about mental health without altering existing laws or budgets.

This measure would designate May 11, 2024, as Vietnam Human Rights Day in support of efforts to achieve freedom and human rights for the people of Vietnam. The measure would encourage Californians to commemorate the day with appropriate activities, including, but not limited to, rallies, ceremonies, and discussions.

This measure would proclaim May 6, 2024, as California Holocaust Memorial Day and would urge all Californians to observe this day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that officially recognizes May 2024 as Older Americans Month in California. It highlights the state's commitment to supporting its aging population, which is projected to include one in four residents by 2030. The measure adopts the theme "Powered by Connection" to emphasize the importance of social relationships for health and well-being. It does not create new laws or funding but serves to acknowledge the demographic shift and encourage community engagement.

This measure would encourage each individual in the United States to become better informed and aware of kidney disease and APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) . The measure would encourage people from or with ancestry from Western and Central Africa to consider genetic testing for apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) gene mutations. The measure would designate the last Tuesday of every April as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day.