Black Health Equity Advocacy Week.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify any particular actions or funding that must be taken during 'Black Health Equity Advocacy Week'.

Black Health Equity Advocacy Week

This law designates a week each May as 'Black Health Equity Advocacy Week' to recognize efforts that improve health outcomes for Black Californians.

What This Bill Does

• Designates the period from May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, as 'Black Health Equity Advocacy Week'.
• Establishes every first full week in May thereafter 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

• Organizations and individuals working on improving health equity for Black Californians.

Terms To Know

Health Equity

Ensuring everyone has a fair chance to be healthy, regardless of their background.

Limits and Unknowns

• The law does not provide specific actions or funding for health equity initiatives.
• It only recognizes the week and commends organizations but does not require any new activities from them.

Official Summary Text

SCR 164, 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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