Relative to Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

California Senate Resolution 85, introduced by Senator Tom Umberg, declares the week of March 8 to March 14, 2026, as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week. The resolution acknowledges the impact of MS, a neurological disease affecting over 40,000 people in California, and recognizes the efforts of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society—Pacific South Coast Chapter in raising awareness and supporting research. The resolution encourages residents to participate in activities that increase public knowledge about MS. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SR85/2025?utm_source=openai))

Positive media analysis is being generated.

There is no indication of negative media coverage regarding the declaration of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in California. The resolution is a non-controversial measure aimed at raising awareness for a health condition, which typically garners broad support.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.