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Introduced
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
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
This measure would declare the month of May 2025 as California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution declares May 2025 as California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month, recognizing the critical importance of physical activity for improving both physical and mental health in the state. The resolution highlights several key health statistics, including that nearly 25 percent of California adults are not physically active, over two-thirds of children fail to meet daily physical activity guidelines, and approximately 40 percent of adults have at least one chronic preventable condition. The measure emphasizes that physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, with up to 80 percent of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes potentially preventable through increased healthy behaviors. Moreover, the resolution notes the strong connection between physical and mental health, pointing out that exercise is 1.5 times more effective at reducing mild to moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety than medication or therapy. By declaring this month-long observance, the California Legislature aims to educate the public about the benefits of physical activity, promote community designs that support safe and convenient exercise, and encourage equitable programs that make physical activity accessible to all Californians.
Sponsors (71)
Marc Berman (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
David Alvarez (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Phillip Chen (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Stan Ellis (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (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),
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),
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),
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
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 98, Statutes of 2025. (on 06/25/2025)
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