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SR 92

Relative to California Holocaust Memorial Day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Allen and 3 co-sponsors

California designates an official state Holocaust Memorial Day to commemorate victims, survivors, and historical lessons through organized public remembrance.

Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.
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Bill Summary · SR 92

Legislative bill overview

SR 92 is a state resolution that establishes California Holocaust Memorial Day as an official state observance. The bill designates a specific day for California to commemorate the Holocaust and honor its victims and survivors through public recognition and remembrance.

Why is this important

State resolutions designating memorial days serve symbolic and educational functions by ensuring organized, statewide acknowledgment of historical atrocities and their lessons. This can increase public awareness among students and residents about the Holocaust and its relevance to contemporary issues like genocide prevention and protection of vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Calendar crowding: California already observes numerous official commemorative days; some may question whether additional state resolutions constitute meaningful action versus symbolic gestures
  • Specificity questions: Stakeholders might debate whether the resolution should address Holocaust education in schools, funding for memorials, or remain purely ceremonial
  • Competing commemorations: Questions could arise about which other historical traumas and genocides receive comparable state-level recognition and why

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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