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ACR 88

Relative to Men's Mental Health Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 76 co-sponsors

California officially designates a month to raise awareness about men's mental health through symbolic concurrent resolution with unanimous legislative support.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 109, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · ACR 88

Legislative bill overview

ACR 88 is a California concurrent resolution that designates a specific month as Men's Mental Health Month in the state. The resolution has passed both chambers with unanimous support and has been officially chaptered into law as of June 25, 2025.

Why is this important

Designating an official awareness month brings visibility to men's mental health issues, which often go underdiagnosed and underreported due to stigma. This symbolic designation can prompt public health campaigns, community discussions, and organizational initiatives to address mental health disparities affecting men.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact: Unlike substantive legislation, concurrent resolutions are symbolic measures that don't allocate funding or mandate specific policy changes, raising questions about measurable outcomes
  • Narrowed focus concern: Some may argue that designating a month focused specifically on men's mental health could fragment rather than integrate mental health advocacy efforts across populations
  • Existing awareness efforts: Critics might contend that additional awareness designations are redundant when existing mental health organizations and June (already designated as Men's Health Month nationally) already address these issues

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

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