California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Passed Assembly 1 D cosponsors

HR 53 — Relative to Back to School Month.

Last action — Read. Adopted. (Page 2730.).

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Assembly

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HR 53 includes new language that clarifies specifics about the objectives of the legislation. Additionally, some previous wording has been removed to streamline the bill and make it clearer. These changes matter because they help ensure that the intentions of the bill are more understandable and focused, making it easier for lawmakers and the public to grasp its purpose.

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Action History

  1. Read. Adopted. (Page 2730.).

  2. From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 21).

  3. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  4. Introduced.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Be adopted. To third reading.

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 8000
Republican 3000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Ahrens, Patrick Democratic Yea
González, Mark Democratic Yea
Irwin, Jacqui Democratic Yea
Krell, Maggy Democratic Yea
Pacheco, Blanca Democratic Yea
Patel, Darshana R. Democratic Yea
Rodriguez, Michelle Democratic Yea
Zbur, Rick Chavez Democratic Yea
Flora, Heath Republican Yea
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea
Sanchez, Kate Republican Yea

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 53?
HR 53 is sponsored by Patel, Darshana R. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 53?
This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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