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Introduced
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
In Committee
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would proclaim April 9, 2025, to April 15, 2025, inclusive, as Filicide Awareness Week.
AI Summary
This resolution proclaims April 9-15, 2025, as Filicide Awareness Week, drawing attention to the serious issue of child murder by parents, particularly during divorce or custody proceedings. The resolution highlights the tragic story of Pierce Howard Hu, a nine-year-old who was killed by his father in a murder-suicide in San Francisco in 2021, which inspired the creation of Pierce's Pledge, an organization dedicated to supporting families of filicide victims and raising awareness about domestic violence. The resolution notes that approximately 500 filicide cases occur in the United States annually, emphasizing the role of family law attorneys in protecting children during legal proceedings and recommending strategies such as temporarily removing weapons from clients to reduce the potential for violence. By recognizing Filicide Awareness Week, the California Legislature aims to support efforts to prevent child murder, engage the community in dialogue about abuse, and promote resources to keep children safe.
Sponsors (65)
Catherine Stefani (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
David Alvarez (D),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Stan Ellis (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (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),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
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=202520260ACR61 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260ACR61#99INT |
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