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ACR-176 • 2026

Second Chance Month.

Second Chance Month.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Elhawary
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 20).
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on specific actions required of individuals or organizations during Second Chance Month.

Proclaiming April 2026 as Second Chance Month

The bill declares April 2026 to be Second Chance Month in California.

What This Bill Does

  • Declares the month of April 2026 as Second Chance Month in California.

Terms To Know

Second Chance Month
A month set aside for encouraging and supporting people who are trying to improve their lives after facing challenges.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not create any new laws or rules, only a declaration.
  • It is unclear what specific actions organizations must take during Second Chance Month.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 20).

  2. 2026-04-20 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  3. 2026-04-16 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  4. 2026-04-15 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 176, as introduced, Elhawary.
Second Chance Month.
This measure would proclaim the month of April 2026 as Second Chance Month in California.

Current Bill Text

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