Relative to National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

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

Designates National Gun Violence Awareness Day to promote awareness and education on gun safety, prevention, and support, without creating new laws or funding.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 145, Statutes of 2026.

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Bill Summary: ACR 191 (2025-2026) – Relative to National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Purpose and intent

ACR 191 designates or expresses official recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day within California. As a concurrent resolution (ACR), it serves to acknowledge the issue, promote awareness, and encourage actions or commemorations to address gun violence, rather than establishing new law or imposing regulatory requirements.

The bill’s sponsor list includes a broad group of Assembly members, indicating cross-party or cross-field support to raise awareness about gun violence as a public health and safety concern.

Key provisions and changes

Formal recognition: The resolution lauds National Gun Violence Awareness Day and highlights the impact of gun violence on communities, families, and public health.

Commendations and observances: It likely encourages observance through education, remembrance, or advocacy activities, such as public statements, events, or educational initiatives by schools, organizations, or state agencies.

Education and public messaging: May call for disseminating information about gun safety, prevention strategies, and resources for those affected by gun violence.

Scope: As a resolution, it does not create new regulatory requirements, funding allocations, or mandates. Instead, it expresses the Legislature’s stance and encourages supportive actions.

Who/what would be affected

State institutions, legislators, and public agencies in California are encouraged to recognize and participate in observances related to National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

The bill potentially influences educational and advocacy organizations, schools, and community groups by providing a formal legislative imprimatur to promote awareness and prevention efforts.

It does not impose compliance obligations on individuals or businesses, nor does it allocate new state funds.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced and printed: 2026-04-30.

Referred to a policy committee: 2026-05-01 (RLS – Rules, Labor and Sanctions in some contexts; typically a committee handling concurrent resolutions).

Committee action: Referred and then adopted; “From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading.” (May 18, 2026) with a 9-0 vote indicating strong support within the committee.

Senate progression: On June 4, 2026, Coauthors revised; subsequently “Adopted and to Senate,” indicating passage by the Assembly and transmission to the Senate.

Senate committee and floor actions: On June 8, 2026, referred to the Senate Committee on Rules, Litigation, and Special Projects (RLS). On June 15, 2026, ordered to third reading, indicating advancement toward final concurrence or passage.

Potential impact and considerations

Public awareness: Elevates recognition of gun violence as a statewide concern and may catalyze local events, educational campaigns, and community dialogues.

Policy signal: Acts as a formal statement of legislative intent to support prevention, safety, and awareness efforts without altering existing statutes or creating new regulations.

Funding and implementation: No new funding is specified in the summary; any related activities would depend on future actions by adopters at local levels or separate appropriations.

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