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ACR-152 • 2026

American Red Cross Month.

American Red Cross Month.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Davies
Last action
2026-04-15
Official status
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary and digest do not provide specific details about honoring the founder's legacy. This phrase was removed as it is not explicitly supported by the provided source material.

American Red Cross Month

This resolution proclaims March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in California, honoring the organization's legacy and encouraging Californians to support its humanitarian work.

What This Bill Does

  • Proclaims March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in California.
  • Honors the legacy of the American Red Cross founder.
  • Encourages all Californians to support the Red Cross’s mission to help people in need.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Californians are encouraged to participate and show support for the American Red Cross during March 2026.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is a symbolic gesture and does not create any legal requirements or funding commitments.
  • The bill text does not specify how Californians are expected to support the Red Cross, leaving that open to interpretation.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-15 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  2. 2026-04-06 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. To Com. on RLS.

  3. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Senate.

  4. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    Coauthors revised.

  5. 2026-03-09 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (March 9).

  6. 2026-03-09 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. 2026-03-03 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  8. 2026-03-02 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 152, as introduced, Davies.
American Red Cross Month.
This measure would proclaim March 2026 as American Red Cross Month, dedicate it to all those who continue to advance the noble legacy of the organization’s founder, and encourage all Californians to reach out, support the organization’s humanitarian mission, and join in their commitment to care for people in need.

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