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Assembly adopts Denim Day resolution after personal survivor accounts on the floor

California State Assembly · April 27, 2026
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Summary

The Assembly adopted HR 31 recognizing Denim Day as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Members from multiple caucuses shared personal accounts and urged belief and support for survivors; the resolution passed with 68 co‑authors and a voice vote.

The California State Assembly unanimously adopted HR 31 on March 25, 2026, recognizing Denim Day (April 29) and marking Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Assemblymember Schiavo said as she presented the measure.

In floor remarks, Schiavo framed the day as more than a symbolic act and urged members to confront institutional failures that protect perpetrators. “It’s about being honest with ourselves about the role that we play in either maintaining…

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