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HR 24

Relative to Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 71 co-sponsors

California establishes a Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to increase public attention and community education around developmental disability services and support.

Read. Adopted. (Page 707.).
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Bill Summary · HR 24

Legislative bill overview

HR 24 designates a specific month in California as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The bill was introduced with bipartisan sponsorship and passed through committee without opposition before being adopted by the legislature.

Why is this important

Awareness months serve to direct public and government attention to specific issues, potentially increasing funding consideration, policy discussions, and community education around developmental disabilities. This designation can help mobilize resources and reduce stigma surrounding developmental disability services and support systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Critics may question whether awareness designations translate into meaningful policy changes or funding increases versus being largely symbolic gestures
  • Timing specificity: Stakeholders could debate which month is most appropriate or whether a single month adequately represents year-round needs of the developmental disabilities community
  • Implementation clarity: The bill may lack specifics on how state agencies should observe or promote the month, potentially limiting its practical impact

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

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