Summary
This measure would recognize February 2026 as the centennial anniversary of Black History Month, urge all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month, and encourage the people of California to recognize the many talents of African Americans and the achievements and contributions they make to their communities to create equity and equality for education, economics, and social justice. The measure would recognize the significance in protecting the fundamental human rights enshrined in the United States Constitution and its Amendments, the United States Bill of Rights, and the California Constitution, as specified. The measure would also affirm the commitment of the Legislature all people are equal and shall be treated with respect and dignity and shall enjoy the equal application of the law for which the Legislature has been entrusted.
Bill text versions
Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced. To print.
HouseFeb 13, 2026
From printer.
HouseFeb 17, 2026
Referred to Com. on RLS.
HouseFeb 17, 2026
Coauthors revised.
HouseFeb 17, 2026
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (February 17).
HouseFeb 18, 2026
Introduced measure version corrected.
HouseFeb 23, 2026
Coauthors revised.
HouseFeb 23, 2026
Adopted and to Senate.
HouseFeb 24, 2026
In Senate. To Com. on RLS.
SenateMar 4, 2026
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
SenateMar 10, 2026
Ordered to special consent calendar.
SenateMar 12, 2026
Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 34. Noes 0.)
SenateMar 12, 2026
In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
HouseMar 19, 2026
Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3:30 p.m.
SenateMar 19, 2026
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 19, Statutes of 2026.
Senate