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ACR 61

Relative to Filicide Awareness Week.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 63 co-sponsors

California Assembly designates an awareness week for child homicide prevention to raise public attention and support for affected families, though Senate stalled the measure.

Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Grayson.
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Bill Summary · ACR 61

Legislative bill overview

ACR 61 designates a specific week in California as "Filicide Awareness Week" to increase public awareness about child homicide prevention and support for affected families. The bill passed the Assembly unanimously but was moved to the inactive file in the Senate, effectively stalling its progression.

Why is this important

Filicide (the killing of a child by a parent) represents a significant public health concern, and awareness campaigns can improve prevention efforts, support systems, and community education. Such resolutions serve symbolic purposes while potentially directing attention and resources toward related prevention programs and victim support services.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited legislative substance: Resolutions designating awareness weeks carry no binding legal requirements or funding mechanisms, making their practical impact debatable among policymakers focused on substantive legislation
  • Competing priorities: The Senate's decision to move it to inactive file suggests other legislative priorities may take precedence, or there may be questions about whether awareness campaigns should be legislative priorities
  • Resource allocation questions: Critics may question whether formal recognition meaningfully advances prevention compared to direct funding for mental health services, family intervention programs, or victim support organizations

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

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