California SR128: Relative to California Neuroblastoma Awareness Day

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, August 14, 2026:

20250SR__012898ENR 98 INTRODUCED 2026-08-03 PASSED_SENATE 2026-08-13 ENROLLED 2026-08-14 2025 0 SR 128 ENR Introduced by Senator Pérez (Coauthors: Senators Arreguín, Grove, McGuire, Rubio, and Weber Pierson) LEAD_AUTHOR SENATE Pérez COAUTHOR SENATE Arreguín COAUTHOR SENATE Grove COAUTHOR SENATE McGuire COAUTHOR SENATE Rubio COAUTHOR SENATE Weber Pierson Relative to California Neuroblastoma Awareness Day. California Neuroblastoma Awareness Day WHEREAS, Neuroblastoma is the most common cancer in infants and the most common extracranial solid tumor in childhood; and WHEREAS, There are approximately 600 to 800 new cases of neuroblastoma diagnosed each year in the United States; and WHEREAS, Neuroblastoma accounts for about 8 to 10 percent of all childhood cancers and approximately 15 percent of childhood cancer deaths; and WHEREAS, Approximately 90 percent of neuroblastoma cases are diagnosed before five years of age, with many cases occurring during infancy; and WHEREAS, Symptoms are often nonspecific, which can delay diagnosis and treatment; and WHEREAS, Neuroblastoma accounts for a disproportionate share of pediatric cancer deaths relative to its incidence; and WHEREAS, High-risk neuroblastoma remains one of the most difficult pediatric cancers to treat successfully; and WHEREAS, The estimated five-year survival rate for children with high-risk neuroblastoma is approximately 63 percent; and WHEREAS, Treatment for high-risk neuroblastoma typically requires intensive multimodal therapy, including chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, and immunotherapy; and WHEREAS, Survivors may experience …

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Sponsors

• Pérez, Sasha Renée (D, SD25) · primary sponsor
• Jesse Arreguín (D, SD07)
• Shannon Grove (R, SD12)
• Mike McGuire (D, SD02)
• Susan Rubio (D, SD22)
• Akilah Weber Pierson (D, SD39)

Latest actions

1. August 13, 2026: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 5350.)
2. August 13, 2026: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.)
3. August 12, 2026: From committee: Ordered to third reading.
4. August 3, 2026: Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Votes

• Senate 3rd Reading SR128 Pérez et al. (August 13, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SR128?

SR128 is a bill in the California Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Relative to California Neuroblastoma Awareness Day.

What is the status of SR128?

Passed both chambers as of August 13, 2026. Latest action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 5350.) (August 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SR128?

Pérez, Sasha Renée (D, SD25), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR128?

On the California Legislature website: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SR128