California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Passed Assembly Bipartisan · 57 D · 19 R cosponsors

HR 97 — Relative to the Armenian Genocide.

Last action — Read. Adopted. (Page 4721.).

  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 March 24, 2026. 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

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed Assembly

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 77 sponsors

    1 primary, 76 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (57 D · 19 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill, HR 97, has been updated to include an additional section that clarifies its objectives and target beneficiaries. This addition helps ensure that everyone affected by the bill understands its purpose and whom it is intended to support. Removing the previous ambiguous text simplifies the bill, making it easier to follow and understand. These changes are important as they aim to enhance transparency and improve communication about the bill’s impact.

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Action History

  1. Read. Adopted. (Page 4721.).

  2. Coauthors revised.

  3. From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 13).

  4. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  5. Introduced.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 76 co-sponsors · 45 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (76)

Not signed on (45)

45 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.

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Votes

Be adopted. To third reading.

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 7000
Republican 3000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Ahrens, Patrick Democratic Yea
Garcia, Robert Democratic Yea
González, Mark Democratic Yea
Irwin, Jacqui Democratic Yea
Pacheco, Blanca Democratic Yea
Rodriguez, Michelle Democratic Yea
Zbur, Rick Chavez Democratic Yea
Dixon, Diane Republican Yea
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea
Sanchez, Kate Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 97?
HR 97 is sponsored by Ávila Farías, Sharp-Collins, LaShae (Democratic), Schiavo, Pilar (Democratic), Rubio, Blanca E. (Democratic), Rivas, Robert (Democratic), Ramos, James C. (Democratic), Quirk-Silva, Sharon (Democratic), Petrie-Norris, Cottie (Democratic), Pellerin, Gail (Democratic), Patel, Darshana R. (Democratic), Papan, Diane (Democratic), Pacheco, Blanca (Democratic), Ortega, Liz (Democratic), Nguyen, Stephanie (Democratic), Muratsuchi, Al (Democratic), Lowenthal, Josh (Democratic), Lee, Alex (Democratic), Lackey, Tom (Republican), Johnson, Natasha (Republican), Jackson, Corey A. (Democratic), Hoover, Josh (Republican), Hart, Gregg (Democratic), Hadwick, Heather (Republican), Gonzalez, Jeff (Republican), Gallagher, James (Republican), Gabriel, Jesse (Democratic), Fong, Mike (Democratic), Flora, Heath (Republican), Ellis, Stan (Republican), Castillo, Leticia (Republican), Carrillo, Juan (Democratic), Tangipa, David J. (Republican), Ta, Tri (Republican), Stefani, Catherine (Democratic), Soria, Esmeralda (Democratic), Wicks, Buffy (Democratic), Valencia, Avelino (Democratic), Zbur, Rick Chavez (Democratic), Wilson, Lori D. (Democratic), Rogers, Chris (Democratic), Ransom, Rhodesia (Democratic), Kalra, Ash (Democratic), Gipson, Mike A. (Democratic), Connolly, Damon (Democratic), Chen, Phillip (Republican), Bryan, Isaac G. (Democratic), Bonta, Mia (Democratic), Boerner, Tasha (Democratic), Berman, Marc (Democratic), Bennett, Steve (Democratic), Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca (Democratic), Bains, Jasmeet (Democratic), Arambula, Joaquin (Democratic), Alvarez, David (Democratic), Ahrens, Patrick (Democratic), Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. (Democratic), Addis, Dawn (Democratic), Wallis, Greg (Republican), Solache, Jr., José Luis (Democratic), Rodriguez, Michelle (Democratic), Sanchez, Kate (Republican), McKinnor, Tina (Democratic), Irwin, Jacqui (Democratic), Elhawary, Sade (Democratic), Dixon, Diane (Republican), DeMaio, Carl (Republican), Calderon, Lisa (Democratic), Macedo, Alexandra (Republican), Alanis, Juan (Republican), Schultz, Nick (Democratic), Krell, Maggy (Democratic), Haney, Matt (Democratic), Garcia, Robert (Democratic), Davies, Laurie (Republican), González, Mark (Democratic), Harabedian, John (Democratic), and Caloza, Jessica (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 97?
This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced March 24, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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