Behavioral health and arts.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Adopted

Summary

The resolution formally acknowledges that artists, arts organizations, and creative‑arts therapists play a valuable role in improving mental health, recovery and community safety. It urges California’s health‑care and behavioral‑health systems to explore and integrate arts‑based programs, and directs the Assembly Clerk to send copies of the resolution to the sponsor for distribution.

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Vote

Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 5594.) · Aug 20, 2026

Hearings

• Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Hearing
  Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism · Jun 23, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Referred to Com. on A.,E.,S., & T.
2. May 14, 2026From printer.
3. May 13, 2026Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

• Sharon Quirk-Silva (D) · sponsor
• Quirk-Silva

Bill text

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