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HR 111

Relative to International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 54 co-sponsors

Designates May 17, 2026 as IDAHOBIT in California, signaling state endorsement of LGBTQ+ rights and urging inclusion, without creating new laws or funding.

Read. Adopted. (Page 5131.).
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Bill Summary · HR 111

Summary of HR 111 (2025-2026) – California House Resolution

Purpose and intent

  • Recognizes May 17, 2026, as International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
  • Affirms California’s commitment to LGBTQ+ equality, dignity, and civil rights.
  • Encourages all Californians to stand against hate, support LGBTQ+ communities, and promote inclusion and respect.

Key provisions and changes

  • This is a house resolution (non-binding) that designates a specific observance day in California.
  • The resolution articulates the importance of IDAHOBIT as a global effort to end discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ people.
  • It lays out moral and policy justifications for recognizing IDAHOBIT, including:
    • The ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals (discrimination in employment, housing, health care, education; violence and stigma; particularly acute concerns for transgender and gender-expansive individuals).
    • The global and national context of LGBTQ+ rights, criminalization in some jurisdictions, and data indicating higher victimization rates for LGBTQ+ people.
  • The resolution invites and urges action rather than directing funding, regulatory changes, or programmatic mandates.

Who or what would be affected

  • The resolution primarily affects:
    • California State Assembly proceedings and staff (the action is an official proclamation within the legislative body).
    • California residents, organizations, and advocates who engage with IDAHOBIT observances and LGBTQ+ rights messaging.
  • As a legislative resolution, it does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements; it highlights political and social support for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: May 5, 2026.
  • The resolution designates May 17, 2026, as IDAHOBIT in California for that year.
  • Sponsored by Assembly Member Zbur, with multiple co-sponsors (including Mark González, Alex Lee, Rick Zbur, Sade Elhawary, Chris Ward, José Solache, Corey Jackson).
  • Next steps typically involve passing the resolution through the Assembly (and potentially the Senate, if applicable) for formal adoption; as a resolution, it would not require the governor’s signature to take effect, but would require standard legislative approval.

Impact and context

  • Symbolic and educational effect: signals state-level recognition and endorsement of LGBTQ+ rights and protections.
  • Public messaging: provides a basis for schools, community organizations, and state agencies to acknowledge IDAHOBIT and promote inclusive practices.
  • Alignment with broader California policy goals: reinforces commitments to nondiscrimination, safety, and equal treatment for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Note: This bill is a non-binding resolution that designates a commemorative observance rather than enacting new substantive laws or spending.

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

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