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ACR-204 • 2026

Behavioral health and arts.

Behavioral health and arts.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Quirk-Silva
Last action
2026-05-26
Official status
Referred to Com. on A.,E.,S., & T.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Behavioral health and arts.

ACR 204, as introduced, Quirk-Silva.

What This Bill Does

  • ACR 204, as introduced, Quirk-Silva.
  • Behavioral health and arts.
  • This measure would recognize and affirm the important role of artists, arts organizations, creative arts therapists, and arts for health initiatives in supporting behavioral health, promoting recovery, strengthening community resilience, and contributing to public safety.
  • The measure would encourage and recognize exploration, support, and integration of arts and behavioral health within California’s health care, behavioral health, and community-based systems.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-05-26 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on A.,E.,S., & T.

  2. 2026-05-14 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  3. 2026-05-13 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

ACR 204, as introduced, Quirk-Silva.
Behavioral health and arts.
This measure would recognize and affirm the important role of artists, arts organizations, creative arts therapists, and arts for health initiatives in supporting behavioral health, promoting recovery, strengthening community resilience, and contributing to public safety. The measure would encourage and recognize exploration, support, and integration of arts and behavioral health within California’s health care, behavioral health, and community-based systems.

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