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Introduced
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
In Committee
04/21/2026
04/21/2026
Crossed Over
04/20/2026
04/20/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would proclaim the week of April 20, 2026, to April 24, 2026, inclusive, as California Home Visiting Week, and would encourage all Californians to recognize and celebrate the contributions of home visiting programs and professionals and the families they serve.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proclaims the week of April 20, 2026, to April 24, 2026, as California Home Visiting Week, encouraging all Californians to acknowledge and celebrate the vital work of home visiting programs and their professionals. Home visiting programs are voluntary, research-backed services that offer support to expectant parents and families with young children, connecting them with essential resources for healthcare, child development, and community assistance. These programs, supported by evidence from initiatives like the federal Home Visiting Evidence of Effectiveness (HomVEE) project, have shown positive impacts such as improved maternal and child health, better child development and school readiness, stronger parenting skills, and reduced instances of child maltreatment. In California, programs like the CalWORKs Home Visiting Program and the California Home Visiting Program have already assisted numerous families, particularly those facing economic challenges, by providing guidance on healthy prenatal behaviors, supporting positive birth outcomes, helping parents understand their child's developmental needs, and assisting with educational and career aspirations. The resolution highlights the scientific understanding that early childhood experiences, especially in the first five years, are crucial for brain development and that home visiting programs play a key role in building strong relationships that can mitigate the negative effects of stress on young children, ultimately contributing to healthier development and long-term societal benefits.
Sponsors (76)
Celeste Rodriguez (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (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),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Natasha Johnson (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),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (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),
Greg Wallis (R),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
In Senate. To Com. on RLS. (on 04/21/2026)
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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=202520260ACR171 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260ACR171#99INT |
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