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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Passed
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
ACR 23, Quirk-Silva. Mental Health Peer Appreciation Week.This bill would recognize the 3rd week of May 2025 as Mental Health Peer Appreciation Week in California.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution recognizes the third week of May 2025 as Mental Health Peer Appreciation Week in California, highlighting the critical role of peers—individuals with lived experience of mental or behavioral health challenges—in supporting others' recovery and wellness. The resolution emphasizes that peers have unique insights that can inform policymakers about mental health services, help address the state's behavioral health workforce shortage, and contribute to developing a more comprehensive care system. Specifically, it points out that peer support specialists, who are trained Medi-Cal providers, use their personal experiences to engage and support other individuals using a recovery-focused approach. By designating this week of recognition during National Mental Health Awareness Month, the resolution aims to elevate the importance of peer support, increase civic engagement, and acknowledge the valuable contributions of those who have navigated mental health challenges and can now help others on their own recovery journeys.
Sponsors (67)
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Phillip Chen (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Stan Ellis (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
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),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (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
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 87, Statutes of 2025. (on 06/25/2025)
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