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HR 81

Relative to Women's History Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 75 co-sponsors

Establishes a formal California observance of Women’s History Month, directing state agencies and schools to promote education and awareness of women's contributions.

Read. Adopted. (Page 4248.).
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Bill Summary · HR 81

Summary of HR 81 (2025-2026) – Relative to Women's History Month

This summary covers the main purpose, key provisions, affected parties, and procedural timeline for California Assembly Bill HR 81, introduced in the 2025-2026 session and titled Relative to Women's History Month.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill designates a formal recognition of Women’s History Month within California, establishing commemorative practices and awareness activities at the state level.
  • Its overarching aim is to honor the contributions of women in California’s history and to promote education and public understanding of women’s historical impact.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishment of a formal recognition period: The bill designates a specific month or activities to commemorate Women’s History Month, including educational and public commemorations.
  • Directives to state bodies: The measure may direct state agencies, departments, or schools to observe the month through appropriate programs, events, or curricula aligned with the recognition.
  • Public awareness and education: The bill encourages or requires the dissemination of information about notable women from California’s history, milestones, and ongoing contributions of women to society.
  • Commemorative actions: Possible recommendations for proclamations, ceremonies, or official resolutions by the Legislature or executive offices during the designated observance period.
  • Non-fiscal nature: Based on typical principal in such resolutions, it is likely a symbolic recognition without new mandated expenditures, unless a specific line item is included in the bill text (not provided here).

Who would be affected

  • State government and agencies: Encouraged or required to observe and promote Women's History Month through official actions, programs, and outreach.
  • Educational institutions: School districts and higher education institutions may incorporate relevant content or events into curricula and activities.
  • The general public: Increased visibility and education about the contributions of women in California’s history, with opportunities for public participation in events and programs.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 5, 2026.
  • Referred to Committee on Rules (RLS): February 9, 2026.
  • Committee action: February 9, 2026, reported “Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading” (voice vote with all ayes; no nays).
  • Floor action: March 9, 2026, reported adopted by the committee or by the Assembly, moving to Third Reading.
  • Coauthor revisions and readings: March 16, 2026, with revised coauthors and an additional read/adopted status noted on the floor.

Sponsorship

  • The bill has a broad group of coauthors and sponsors, including a long list of Assembly members from diverse districts. Notable coauthors include Josh Lowenthal, Ali Macedo, Tina McKinnor, Al Muratsuchi, Stephanie Nguyen, Sharon Quirk-Silva, James Ramos, Catherine Stefani, and many others, indicating strong cross-district support.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Symbolic and educational impact: Establishes a formal observance that can elevate awareness of women’s roles in history and contemporary society.
  • Alignment with existing curricula: May encourage integration of women’s history into state-approved educational materials and programs.
  • Funding considerations: If the bill is purely ceremonial, it may not require new expenditures; if implemented with specific events or programs, some costs could arise at the departmental or district level.
  • Legislative trajectory: With readings and floor adoption noted, the bill could advance to appropriate further steps depending on the chamber’s rules and any amendments.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize particular policy angles (educational impact, funding implications, or district-by-district sponsorship) or compare it to similar commemorative resolves in other states.

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

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