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SCR-164 • 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
Weber Pierson
Last action
2026-04-21
Official status
Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary text does not provide specific details about life expectancy, only health and well-being.

Black Health Equity Advocacy Week

This resolution recognizes May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, and every first full 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 full week of May starting from 2027 onwards 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.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not provide funding or specific actions for improving Black health equity.
  • Only recognizes and commends efforts; it does not create new laws or regulations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-21 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 164, as introduced, Weber Pierson.
Black Health Equity Advocacy Week.
This measure would recognize May 4, 2026, to May 8, 2026, inclusive, and every first full 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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