Bruce Lee Day.

Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Haney (A) , Fong (A) , Lee
Last action: 2026-04-16
Official status: In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not provide details on the specific commemorative exercises or enforcement mechanisms.

Bruce Lee Day

This law requires the Governor to proclaim May 17 as Bruce Lee Day each year, designates this day as having special significance in California, and encourages public schools and educational institutions to observe it by remembering Bruce Lee's life and accomplishments.

What This Bill Does

Requires the Governor to annually proclaim May 17 as Bruce Lee Day.
Designates May 17 each year as a date of special significance.
Encourages all public schools and educational institutions to observe this day by conducting exercises that remember Bruce Lee's life and recognize his accomplishments.

Who It Names or Affects

The Governor
Public schools and educational institutions

Terms To Know

Proclamation: A formal announcement made by the Governor declaring a special day or event.
Designate: To officially set aside or declare something as having special importance.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify what kind of commemorative exercises schools should conduct.
It is unclear how the designation will be enforced or if there are penalties for non-compliance.

Bill History

2026-04-16 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-04-16 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0.)
2026-04-13 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 22. Noes 0.) (April 8).
2026-03-25 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on G.O. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on G.O.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on ED. and G.O.
2026-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2455, as introduced, Haney.
Bruce Lee Day.
Existing law requires the Governor to proclaim certain days each year for specified reasons. Existing law also designates particular days each year as having special significance and encourages all public schools and educational institutions to observe those days and to conduct suitable commemorative exercises on those days.
This bill would require the Governor to annually proclaim May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, would designate and set apart that date each year as having special significance, and would encourage all public schools and educational institutions to observe that date by conducting exercises remembering the life of Bruce Lee and recognizing his accomplishments and the contributions he made to the state.

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