SCR-122 • 2026

Black History Month.

Education

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Weber Pierson (S) , Richardson (S) , Smallwood-Cuevas
Last action: 2026-03-10
Official status: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 14, Statutes of 2026.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not explicitly state that the resolution promotes awareness; it encourages recognition and celebration.

Black History Month in California

This resolution recognizes February 2026 as the centennial anniversary of Black History Month and urges all Californians to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes February 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.
Urges everyone in California to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during this month.
Encourages recognition of the talents and contributions of African Americans to their communities for education, economics, and social justice.
Recognizes the significance of protecting fundamental human rights as outlined in the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and California Constitution.

Who It Names or Affects

All citizens of California
African American communities in California

Terms To Know

centennial anniversary: The 100th year celebration of an event or institution.
fundamental human rights: Basic rights and freedoms that are essential for all people, such as the right to life, liberty, and security of person.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution does not create new laws or regulations.
It is a symbolic gesture without legal enforcement power.

Bill History

2026-03-10 California Legislative Information
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 14, Statutes of 2026.
2026-03-10 California Legislative Information
Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m.
2026-03-05 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
2026-03-05 California Legislative Information
Read. Adopted. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 4165.) Ordered to the Senate.
2026-03-02 California Legislative Information
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 2).
2026-03-02 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on RLS.
2026-02-23 California Legislative Information
In Assembly. Held at Desk.
2026-02-23 California Legislative Information
Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 3472.) Ordered to the Assembly.
2026-02-18 California Legislative Information
From committee: Ordered to third reading.
2026-02-11 California Legislative Information
Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 122, Weber Pierson.
Black History Month.
This measure would recognize February 2026 as the centennial anniversary of Black History Month, urge all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History Month, and encourage the people of California to recognize the many talents of African Americans and the achievements and contributions they make to their communities to create equity and equality for education, economics, and social justice. The measure would recognize the significance in protecting the fundamental human rights enshrined in the United States Constitution and its Amendments, the United States Bill of Rights, and the California Constitution, as specified. The measure would also affirm the commitment of the Legislature that all people are equal and shall be treated with respect and dignity and shall enjoy the equal application of the law for which the Legislature has been
entrusted.

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