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Read. Follow. Verify.Recognizing National Small Business Month and Mental Health Awareness
Record date · May 5, 2026Sponsor: Angelique Ashby
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What This Bill Would Do
This legislative measure formally recognizes May 2026 as National Small Business Month in California. It highlights the role of small businesses in supporting mental health and commends the CalAsian Foundation for its work in this area.
The measure establishes a formal state recognition of small businesses and the CalAsian Foundation's mental health initiatives, though it does not mandate new funding or legal requirements.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Small business owners in California
The measure provides formal state recognition of their role in community mental health.
CalAsian Foundation
The organization is explicitly named and commended for its mental health initiatives.
Key Facts
- The measure designates May 2026 as National Small Business Month in California.
- The measure formally recognizes the CalAsian Foundation for its efforts in mental health awareness and prevention.
- The text identifies small businesses as pathways for addressing mental health, reducing stigma, and expanding culturally responsive care.
- The measure passed the Senate on May 18, 2026, with a vote of 37 Ayes and 0 Noes.
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- The bill was introduced on May 5, 2026, and is currently referred to the Committee on Rules in the Assembly.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- May 5, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.
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3rd Reading
Total
38
- Yes
- 38
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (38)
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Legislative focus on mental health in business
The measure signals a legislative interest in framing small business environments as key sites for public mental health intervention.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance15How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy0Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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