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Home/Bills/SR 18California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SR 18: Relative to National Caregivers Day.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 7, 2025

What SR 18 does, verified December 7, 2025

<p>This bill aims to recognize and honor the important contributions of caregivers across the nation. It would establish a national day to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of caregivers who provide essential support to individuals and families. The bill seeks to raise awareness about the critical role caregivers play in society and to show appreciation for their efforts. Additionally, it may provide opportunities for recognition, celebration, and support for caregivers nationwide.</p>

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Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 289.) (2025-02-27)Alert me
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Feb. 27, 2025Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 289.)
Feb. 26, 2025From committee: Ordered to third reading.
Feb. 19, 2025Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.
Latest bill textEnrolled version, February 28, 2025 · 321 words

Enrolled February 28, 2025
Passed IN Senate February 27, 2025

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

Senate Resolution
No. 18


Introduced by Senator Richardson

February 19, 2025


Relative to National Caregivers Day.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SR 18, Richardson.

WHEREAS, National Caregivers Day was founded by the Providers Association for Home Health and Hospice Agencies in 2015; and
WHEREAS, National Caregivers Day was first observed on February 19, 2016, and is annually observed on the third Friday in February; and
WHEREAS, Professional caregivers, who number nearly 4,600,000 in the United States, and family caregivers who are estimated at 53,000,000 by the American Association of Retired Persons, are lifelines to millions of Americans who need assistance with medical, personal, and end-of-life care; and
WHEREAS, The home care industry is also among the fastest growing health care industries in our state and nation that is projected to grow at a breathtaking pace through 2031; and
WHEREAS, According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the home health care sector will grow by 21 percent, adding 711,700 jobs each year on average over the next eight years; and
WHEREAS, Caregiving is the ultimate form of love and respect; and
WHEREAS, Our state and the nation should acknowledge the important role of caregivers in fulfilling an individual’s desire to remain at home and demonstrate our support and gratitude to these caregivers; and
WHEREAS, Home care workers allow families to stay together at home with safety and dignity as individuals age; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes February 21, 2025, as National Caregivers Day in California to recognize caregivers across the United States whose compassionate care enables millions of Americans who are aging or who have a disability to remain as independent as possible in their own homes; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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