Bill

SCR 167

Relative to Mother's Day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marie Alvarado-Gil and 25 co-sponsors

SCR 167 designates May 10, 2026 as the 119th California Mother’s Day and urges appreciation for mothers, a symbolic, non-binding recognition with no new costs.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 81, Statutes of 2026.

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Bill Summary · SCR 167

Summary of SCR 167 (2025-2026) – Relative to Mother’s Day

Purpose and Intent

SCR 167 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizing a specific date as Mother’s Day in California.
The measure designates May 10, 2026, as the 119th annual Mother’s Day and urges all Californians to recognize, appreciate, and be grateful for the gifts and good works of mothers on that day.
As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of both houses (Senate and Assembly) and does not create new law or funding obligations.

Key Provisions and Changes

Declares May 10, 2026, as the 119th annual Mother’s Day in California.
Urges Californians to recognize, appreciate, and be grateful for the contributions of mothers.
Includes a directive for the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the author for distribution (a procedural/communications element rather than a policy change).

Who or What Would Be Affected

Immediate impact is symbolic and ceremonial, affecting awareness and observance rather than regulatory or fiscal policy.
Affects Californians broadly by recognizing and encouraging gratitude toward mothers, including:
- Working mothers (as noted in the digest) and primary caregivers
- Mothers who have lost children or mothers-to-be
- Individuals who have taken on motherhood roles in family and community

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced and referred to the Senate Rules Committee (RLS) on April 23, 2026.
The resolution would require a concurrence of both the Senate and Assembly to become official state recognition.
Being a concurrent resolution, it does not establish new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements.

Background and Rationale (Digest Highlights)

The bill’s digest emphasizes historical context: the origin of Mother’s Day in the early 20th century and its official recognition by the federal government in 1914.
It highlights the essential role of mothers in nurturing families, communities, and future generations.
The resolution frames Mother’s Day as an opportunity to honor the daily contributions of mothers, who are often primary caregivers and who extensively support children, spouses, parents, and others.

Bottom-Line Takeaway

SCR 167 is a ceremonial recognition bill that officially designates May 10, 2026, as the 119th Mother’s Day in California and calls on all residents to honor and appreciate mothers and motherhood. It carries no cost and does not alter existing laws or programs; its impact is primarily symbolic and communicative.

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