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SCR-113 • 2026

Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day.

Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Grove
Last action
2026-01-28
Official status
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on who is affected beyond the purpose of the day.

Gold Star Mothers' and Families' Day

This resolution proclaims September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mothers' and Families' Day in California.

What This Bill Does

  • Proclaims a special day to honor mothers and families who lost loved ones while serving in the military on September 27, 2026.

Terms To Know

Gold Star Mother
A mother whose child died while serving in the military.
Gold Star Family
A family that lost a member who was killed while serving in the military.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide any funding or specific actions to be taken on this day.
  • It only sets aside a day for recognition and honor, without requiring any particular activities.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-28 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  2. 2026-01-16 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 113, as introduced, Grove.
Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day.
This measure would proclaim September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day in California.

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