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ACR-183 • 2026

Black Health Equity Advocacy Week.

Black Health Equity Advocacy Week.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Sharp-Collins
Last action
2026-04-24
Official status
From printer.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill text does not specify a start year for the recurring weekly recognition beyond the initial period in 2026, so it is unclear when exactly the 'every first week of May thereafter' begins.

Black Health Equity Advocacy Week

This resolution recognizes May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, and every first week of May thereafter as Black Health Equity Advocacy Week to honor efforts that improve the health and well-being of Black Californians.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, as the first Black Health Equity Advocacy Week.
  • Establishes every first week of May starting from 1927 as Black Health Equity Advocacy Week.
  • Commends the California Black Health Network and other organizations for their work to improve health outcomes for Black Californians.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Black Californians
  • Organizations working on health equity issues

Terms To Know

Health Equity
Making sure everyone has a fair chance to be healthy and live long lives.
Advocacy Week
A special week set aside to raise awareness about an important issue.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide funding or specific actions for health equity efforts.
  • It only recognizes and commends the work of organizations, without requiring new programs or policies.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  2. 2026-04-23 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 183, as introduced, Sharp-Collins.
Black Health Equity Advocacy Week.
This measure would recognize May 4, 2026, to May 8, 2026, inclusive, and every first week of May thereafter, as Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and commend the California Black Health Network and other organizations throughout the state for their efforts to improve the health, well-being, and life expectancy of Black Californians.

Current Bill Text

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