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AR 50: Relative to Elimination of Violence Against Women Day.
What AR 50 does, verified September 30, 2025
This bill aims to eliminate Violence Against Women Day, a national observance day held annually on October 25 to raise awareness about domestic violence and support survivors. The bill's introduction does not provide specific details on the reasons for its introduction or the proposed alternatives. It is unclear whether the bill seeks to replace Violence Against Women Day with a new observance day or abolish the holiday altogether.
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| Aug. 25, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Page 2729.). |
| Aug. 25, 2025 | Read. Adopted. |
| Aug. 25, 2025 | Coauthors revised. |
| Aug. 18, 2025 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (August 18). |
| Aug. 18, 2025 | Coauthors revised. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, July 17, 2025 · 422 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution
No. 50
| Introduced by Assembly Member Stefani |
July 17, 2025 |
Relative to Elimination of Violence Against Women Day.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 50, as introduced, Stefani.
WHEREAS, Violence against women and girls is a devastating and ongoing global crisis. According to the United Nations, at least 51,100 women were murdered by partners or family members in 2023, amounting to one woman killed every 10 minutes; and
WHEREAS, The United Nations Development Programme identifies this violence as a result of systemic gender inequality, discrimination, power imbalances, and harmful social norms. Violence against women includes not only physical abuse, but also psychological, sexual, and financial forms of harm, impacting every aspect of a woman’s life; and
WHEREAS, In response to this public health crisis, the United Nations designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This date honors the courage and sacrifice of the Mirabal sisters, political activists from the Dominican Republic who were assassinated by Dictator Rafael Trujillo for their resistance to his brutal regime; and
WHEREAS, 2025 marks the 26th anniversary of this international day of observance. Despite decades of advocacy, violence against women remains alarmingly prevalent. In California alone, 86 percent of women report having experienced some form of sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Addressing this violence requires more than policy reforms. It demands a cultural transformation to dismantle the social norms and power structures that perpetuate harm and silence survivors; and
WHEREAS, Women make up 49.73 percent of the global population, yet they give birth to 100 percent of it. The California State Assembly recognizes the invaluable contributions of women to our state and to the global community, and reaffirms its commitment to ending all forms of violence against women and girls; and
WHEREAS, The United Nations urges governments to use the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to revitalize commitments and call for accountability and action from decision-makers; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby proclaims November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day throughout the State of California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Assembly recognizes November 25, 2025, as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and urges all policymakers to remain steadfast in advancing legislation and actions that prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls year-round; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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