ACR-134 • 2026

Black History Month.

Education

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Bryan (A) , Bonta (A) , Elhawary (A) , Gipson (A) , Jackson (A) , McKinnor (A) , Ransom (A) , Sharp-Collins (A) , Wilson
Last action: 2026-03-19
Official status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 19, Statutes of 2026.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide specific details on planned activities or events beyond encouraging celebration and awareness.

Black History Month in California

This resolution recognizes February 2026 as the centennial anniversary of Black History Month and urges all Californians to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes February 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.
Urges everyone in California to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during this month.
Encourages recognition of the many talents and contributions of African Americans to their communities, aiming for equity and equality in education, economics, and social justice.

Who It Names or Affects

All citizens of California are encouraged to participate in celebrating Black History Month.

Terms To Know

centennial: A celebration or anniversary that happens every 100 years.
Black History Month: An annual observance in February to honor the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution does not create new laws or regulations, but rather encourages actions by citizens.
It is unclear if there are specific activities planned for this recognition beyond encouraging celebration and awareness.

Bill History

2026-03-19 California Legislative Information
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 19, Statutes of 2026.
2026-03-19 California Legislative Information
Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3:30 p.m.
2026-03-12 California Legislative Information
In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
2026-03-12 California Legislative Information
Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 34. Noes 0.)
2026-03-10 California Legislative Information
Ordered to special consent calendar.
2026-03-04 California Legislative Information
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
2026-02-24 California Legislative Information
In Senate. To Com. on RLS.
2026-02-23 California Legislative Information
Adopted and to Senate.
2026-02-23 California Legislative Information
Coauthors revised.
2026-02-18 California Legislative Information
Introduced measure version corrected.
2026-02-17 California Legislative Information
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (February 17).
2026-02-17 California Legislative Information
Coauthors revised.
2026-02-17 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on RLS.
2026-02-13 California Legislative Information
From printer.
2026-02-12 California Legislative Information
Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 134, Bryan.
Black History Month.
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.

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