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ACR 39

Relative to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 57 co-sponsors

California officially designates a month as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month to increase public recognition of this crisis affecting Native communities.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 60, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · ACR 39

Legislative bill overview

ACR 39 designates a specific month in California as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Awareness Month. The resolution passed both chambers unanimously and was officially chaptered into law in May 2025, creating an official state recognition of awareness efforts for this issue.

Why is this important

Missing and Murdered Indigenous People represent a documented crisis affecting Native American communities at disproportionate rates. Official state recognition can increase public awareness, support advocacy efforts, and potentially influence resource allocation and policy priorities around investigation and prevention.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive impact: Critics may argue that awareness designations are ceremonial gestures without funding, investigative resources, or enforcement mechanisms to address the underlying crisis
  • Specification of month: Depending on which month was designated, stakeholders may debate whether the timing conflicts with or adequately honors other Indigenous observances, or whether the designation should be broader
  • Implementation details unclear: The resolution's text (not provided) may lack specifics about how state agencies will operationalize awareness efforts, potentially limiting practical outcomes beyond proclamations

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

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