California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 7 D · 3 R cosponsors

SCR 161 — Relative to Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

Last action — Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 73, Statutes of 2026.

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 15, 2026. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 25 sponsors

    1 primary, 24 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill proclaims May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

SCR 161 designates May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month to raise awareness of mental health issues during and after pregnancy. This aims to address the stigmas and treatment gaps affecting maternal mental health.

What this means for you
  • Families: This month of awareness may help families recognize and address maternal mental health challenges.

Summary

This measure would proclaim May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 73, Statutes of 2026.

  2. Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m.

  3. In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

  4. Read. Adopted. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 5060.) Ordered to the Senate.

  5. From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 11).

  6. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  8. Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 4111.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  9. From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  10. Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 97 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Weber Pierson

Co-sponsors (24)

Not signed on (97)

97 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

SCR 161 Weber Pierson Consent Calendar Second Day

Passed 77 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 57002
Republican 19001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 77003
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (80)
Member Party Vote
Ávila Farías — Yea
Addis, Dawn Democratic Yea
Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. Democratic Yea
Ahrens, Patrick Democratic Yea
Alvarez, David Democratic Yea
Arambula, Joaquin Democratic Not Voting
Bains, Jasmeet Democratic Yea
Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca Democratic Yea
Bennett, Steve Democratic Yea
Berman, Marc Democratic Yea
Boerner, Tasha Democratic Yea
Bonta, Mia Democratic Yea
Bryan, Isaac G. Democratic Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Yea
Caloza, Jessica Democratic Yea
Carrillo, Juan Democratic Yea
Connolly, Damon Democratic Yea
Elhawary, Sade Democratic Yea
Fong, Mike Democratic Yea
Gabriel, Jesse Democratic Yea
Garcia, Robert Democratic Yea
Gipson, Mike A. Democratic Yea
González, Mark Democratic Yea
Haney, Matt Democratic Yea
Harabedian, John Democratic Yea
Hart, Gregg Democratic Yea
Irwin, Jacqui Democratic Yea
Jackson, Corey A. Democratic Yea
Kalra, Ash Democratic Yea
Krell, Maggy Democratic Yea
Lee, Alex Democratic Yea
Lowenthal, Josh Democratic Yea
McKinnor, Tina Democratic Yea
Muratsuchi, Al Democratic Yea
Nguyen, Stephanie Democratic Yea
Ortega, Liz Democratic Yea
Pacheco, Blanca Democratic Yea
Papan, Diane Democratic Yea
Patel, Darshana R. Democratic Yea
Pellerin, Gail Democratic Yea
Petrie-Norris, Cottie Democratic Yea
Quirk-Silva, Sharon Democratic Yea
Ramos, James C. Democratic Yea
Ransom, Rhodesia Democratic Yea
Rivas, Robert Democratic Yea
Rodriguez, Celeste Democratic Not Voting
Rodriguez, Michelle Democratic Yea
Rogers, Chris Democratic Yea
Rubio, Blanca E. Democratic Yea
Schiavo, Pilar Democratic Yea
Schultz, Nick Democratic Yea
Sharp-Collins, LaShae Democratic Yea
Solache, Jr., José Luis Democratic Yea
Soria, Esmeralda Democratic Yea
Stefani, Catherine Democratic Yea
Valencia, Avelino Democratic Yea
Ward, Christopher M. Democratic Yea
Wicks, Buffy Democratic Yea
Wilson, Lori D. Democratic Yea
Zbur, Rick Chavez Democratic Yea
Alanis, Juan Republican Yea
Castillo, Leticia Republican Yea
Chen, Phillip Republican Yea
Davies, Laurie Republican Yea
DeMaio, Carl Republican Yea
Dixon, Diane Republican Yea
Ellis, Stan Republican Yea
Flora, Heath Republican Not Voting
Gallagher, James Republican Yea
Gonzalez, Jeff Republican Yea
Hadwick, Heather Republican Yea
Hoover, Josh Republican Yea
Johnson, Natasha Republican Yea
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea
Macedo, Alexandra Republican Yea
Patterson, Joe Republican Yea
Sanchez, Kate Republican Yea
Ta, Tri Republican Yea
Tangipa, David J. Republican Yea
Wallis, Greg Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Be adopted. To Consent Calendar.

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3000
Democratic 6001
Total 9001
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
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 Not Voting
Zbur, Rick Chavez Democratic Yea
Dixon, Diane Republican Yea
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea
Sanchez, Kate Republican Yea

Official roll call →

3rd Reading SCR161 Weber Pierson et al.

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9001
Democratic 27003
Total 36004
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Allen, Benjamin Democratic Yea
Archuleta, Bob Democratic Yea
Arreguín, Jesse Democratic Not Voting
Ashby, Angelique V. Democratic Yea
Becker, Josh Democratic Yea
Blakespear, Catherine S. Democratic Yea
Cabaldon, Christopher Democratic Yea
Caballero, Anna M. Democratic Not Voting
Cervantes, Sabrina Democratic Yea
Cortese, Dave Democratic Yea
Durazo, Maria Elena Democratic Yea
Gonzalez, Lena A. Democratic Yea
Grayson, Timothy S. Democratic Yea
Hurtado, Melissa Democratic Yea
Laird, John Democratic Yea
Limón, Monique Democratic Yea
McGuire, Mike Democratic Yea
McNerney, Jerry Democratic Yea
Menjivar, Caroline Democratic Yea
Padilla, Stephen C. Democratic Yea
Pérez, Sasha Renée Democratic Yea
Reyes, Eloise Gómez Democratic Yea
Richardson, Laura Democratic Yea
Rubio, Susan Democratic Yea
Smallwood-Cuevas, Lola Democratic Yea
Stern, Henry I. Democratic Yea
Umberg, Thomas J. Democratic Yea
Wahab, Aisha Democratic Not Voting
Weber Pierson, M.D., Akilah Democratic Yea
Wiener, Scott D. Democratic Yea
Alvarado-Gil, Marie Republican Yea
Choi, Steven S. Republican Yea
Dahle, Megan Republican Yea
Grove, Shannon Republican Yea
Jones, Brian W. Republican Yea
Niello, Roger W. Republican Yea
Ochoa Bogh, Rosilicie Republican Yea
Seyarto, Kelly Republican Yea
Strickland, Tony Republican Yea
Valladares, Suzette Martinez Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 161 do?
This measure would proclaim May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
Who sponsors SCR 161?
SCR 161 is sponsored by Weber Pierson, Ochoa Bogh, Gonzalez, Lena A. (Democratic), Caballero, Anna M. (Democratic), Ashby, Angelique V. (Democratic), Alvarado-Gil, Marie (Republican), Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Ávila Farías, Boerner, Calderon, Wahab, Aisha (Democratic), Valladares, Suzette Martinez (Republican), Elhawary, Hadwick, Pacheco, Petrie-Norris, Michelle Rodriguez, Sharp-Collins, Wicks, Wilson, Rubio, Susan (Democratic), Smallwood-Cuevas, Lola (Democratic), Dahle, Megan (Republican), and Grayson, Timothy S. (Democratic).
What is the current status of SCR 161?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 15, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track SCR 161?
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