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ACR-2 • 2026

United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Jackson
Last action
2025-09-13
Official status
Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Grayson.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific information on the impact or reach of this resolution beyond its declaration. It also lacks details about how it will be implemented or used in the future.

Recognize UN Day Against Racism

This resolution recognizes March 21, 2025, as the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and declares racism a public health crisis.

What This Bill Does

  • Declares March 21, 2025, as the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Terms To Know

Public health crisis
A situation where a problem affects the health of many people in society.
Racial discrimination
Treating someone unfairly because of their race or skin color.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide funding for any programs.
  • It is unclear how this declaration will be used in the future.

Bill History

  1. 2025-09-13 California Legislative Information

    Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Grayson.

  2. 2025-04-02 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  3. 2025-03-24 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. To Com. on RLS.

  4. 2025-03-20 California Legislative Information

    Adopted and to Senate. (Page 711.)

  5. 2025-03-20 California Legislative Information

    Coauthors revised.

  6. 2025-03-10 California Legislative Information

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

  7. 2025-02-03 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  8. 2024-12-03 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  9. 2024-12-02 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 2, as introduced, Jackson.
United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
This measure would recognize March 21, 2025, as the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and declare racism as a public health crisis.

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