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 that 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.
How Congress Voted
Senate — Feb 23, 2026
40 votes
39(98%)
Yea
0(0%)
Nay
1(3%)
Present
0(0%)
Not voting
Bill text versions
Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.
SenateFeb 18, 2026
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
SenateFeb 23, 2026
Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 3472.) Ordered to the Assembly.
SenateFeb 23, 2026
In Assembly. Held at Desk.
HouseMar 2, 2026
Referred to Com. on RLS.
HouseMar 2, 2026
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 2).
HouseMar 5, 2026
Read. Adopted. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 4165.) Ordered to the Senate.
HouseMar 5, 2026
In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
SenateMar 10, 2026
Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m.
SenateMar 10, 2026
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 14, Statutes of 2026.
Senate