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Introduced
12/02/2024
12/02/2024
In Committee
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would recognize March 21, 2025, as the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and declare racism as a public health crisis.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes March 21, 2025, as the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, commemorating the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa where police killed 69 peaceful protesters opposing apartheid laws. The resolution acknowledges that racial discrimination remains a pervasive global challenge that impacts multiple aspects of society, including education, workplace opportunities, criminal justice, and healthcare. It highlights how discrimination manifests through unequal access to resources, biased treatment, and systemic barriers that perpetuate cycles of poverty and limit opportunities for marginalized racial groups. By declaring racism a public health crisis, the resolution emphasizes the profound and multifaceted impacts of racial discrimination on individual lives and societal structures. The measure aims to encourage dialogue, education, and action to foster a culture of respect, understanding, and equality, while serving as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against racial discrimination and the continued work needed to eliminate all forms of racial, ethnic, and color-based prejudice.
Sponsors (67)
Corey Jackson (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Phillip Chen (R),
Laurie Davies (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Stan Ellis (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Alex Lee (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Chris Ward (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Grayson. (on 09/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260ACR2 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260ACR2#99INT |
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