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CA ACR183

CA ACR183
Black Health Equity Advocacy Week.


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Introduced
04/23/2026
In Committee
04/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This measure would recognize May 4, 2026, to May 8, 2026, inclusive, and every first week of May thereafter, as Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and commend the California Black Health Network and other organizations throughout the state for their efforts to improve the health, well-being, and life expectancy of Black Californians.

AI Summary

This Concurrent Resolution officially designates May 4th to May 8th, 2026, and the first week of May in subsequent years, as "Black Health Equity Advocacy Week" throughout California. The resolution acknowledges the significant health disparities faced by Black Californians, including lower life expectancy and higher rates of certain cancers and pregnancy-related deaths, and recognizes that health equity, as defined by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, means everyone has a fair chance to be healthy by removing obstacles like poverty and discrimination. It commends the California Black Health Network and other organizations for their work in addressing these inequities and aims to bring people together to strategize and dismantle systemic barriers to improve the health and well-being of Black Californians.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 27). (on 04/27/2026)

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