SCR 113: Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-08-11
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-08-11: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 160, Statutes of 2026.)
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
This measure would proclaim September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in California.
This measure would proclaim September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in California.
This measure would proclaim September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in California.
WHEREAS, The history of Gold Star families began in the United States shortly after World War I to provide support for mothers who lost sons or daughters in the war; and
WHEREAS, The reference to the Gold Star comes from the custom of families of service members hanging a service flag in the window of their homes displaying a blue star for every living family member in the Armed Forces and a gold star for those who have perished; and
WHEREAS, The United States began observing Gold Star Mothers Day on the last Sunday of September in 1936, and Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was formed before the end of World War II; and
WHEREAS, Since 2009, the President of the United States has designated the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, continuing the tradition of honoring the sacrifice of these families; and
WHEREAS, The strength of our military is built upon the men and women who serve in uniform and the families who support them; and
WHEREAS, Since the start of the War on Terror, more than 7,000 members of the United States Armed Forces have lost their lives; and
WHEREAS, The families of our fallen service members have made a tremendous sacrifice on behalf of our country; and
WHEREAS, All Gold Star families deserve to be recognized by our local, state, and federal leaders for their sacrifices and their dedicated, patriotic support of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Supporting Gold Star families demonstrates the commitment of the American people to those families, now and in the future; and
WHEREAS, As a nation, we must continually look for new ways to support Gold Star families both in the days immediately following the tragedy and in the years that follow; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The history of Gold Star families began in the United States shortly after World War I to provide support for mothers who lost sons or daughters in the war; and
WHEREAS, The reference to the Gold Star comes from the custom of families of service members hanging a service flag in the window of their homes displaying a blue star for every living family member in the Armed Forces and a gold star for those who have perished; and
WHEREAS, The United States began observing Gold Star Mothers Day on the last Sunday of September in 1936, and Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was formed before the end of World War II; and
WHEREAS, Since 2009, the President of the United States has designated the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, continuing the tradition of honoring the sacrifice of these families; and
WHEREAS, The strength of our military is built upon the men and women who serve in uniform and the families who support them; and
WHEREAS, Since the start of the War on Terror, more than 7,000 members of the United States Armed Forces have lost their lives; and
WHEREAS, The families of our fallen service members have made a tremendous sacrifice on behalf of our country; and
WHEREAS, All Gold Star families deserve to be recognized by our local, state, and federal leaders for their sacrifices and their dedicated, patriotic support of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Supporting Gold Star families demonstrates the commitment of the American people to those families, now and in the future; and
WHEREAS, As a nation, we must continually look for new ways to support Gold Star families both in the days immediately following the tragedy and in the years that follow; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The history of Gold Star families began in the United States shortly after World War I to provide support for mothers who lost sons or daughters in the war; and
WHEREAS, The reference to the Gold Star comes from the custom of families of service members hanging a service flag in the window of their homes displaying a blue star for every living family member in the Armed Forces and a gold star for those who have perished; and
WHEREAS, The United States began observing Gold Star Mothers Day on the last Sunday of September in 1936, and Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was formed before the end of World War II; and
WHEREAS, Since 2009, the President of the United States has designated the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, continuing the tradition of honoring the sacrifice of these families; and
WHEREAS, The strength of our military is built upon the men and women who serve in uniform and the families who support them; and
WHEREAS, Since the start of the War on Terror, more than 7,000 members of the United States Armed Forces have lost their lives; and
WHEREAS, The families of our fallen service members have made a tremendous sacrifice on behalf of our country; and
WHEREAS, All Gold Star families deserve to be recognized by our local, state, and federal leaders for their sacrifices and their dedicated, patriotic support of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Supporting Gold Star families demonstrates the commitment of the American people to those families, now and in the future; and
WHEREAS, As a nation, we must continually look for new ways to support Gold Star families both in the days immediately following the tragedy and in the years that follow; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day in California; 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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Date
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Status
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| Aug 11, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 160, Statutes of 2026. |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 1 p.m. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 71. Noes 0. Page 6086.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jul 2, 2026 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 2). |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jun 25, 2026 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 5013.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Date
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Aug 6, 2026 | SCR 113 Grove Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Jul 2, 2026 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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| Jun 25, 2026 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR113 Grove | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Date of Hearing: July 2, 2026
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
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SENATE VOTE:
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY: Proclaims September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The history of Gold Star families began in the United States shortly after World War I to provide support for mothers who lost sons or daughters in the war. The reference to the Gold Star comes from the custom of families of service members hanging a service flag in the window of their homes displaying a blue star for every living family member in the Armed Forces and a gold star for those who have perished.
- The United States began observing Gold Star Mothers’ Day on the last Sunday of September in 1936, and Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was formed before the end of World War II.
- Since 2009, the President of the United States has designated the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day, continuing the tradition of honoring the sacrifice of these families.
- The strength of our military is built upon the men and women who serve in uniform and the families who support them. The families of our fallen service members have made a tremendous sacrifice on behalf of our country.
- All Gold Star families deserve to be recognized by our local, state, and federal leaders for their sacrifices and their dedicated, patriotic support of the United States.
- Supporting Gold Star families demonstrates the commitment of the American people to those families, now and in the future. As a nation, we must continually look for new ways to support Gold Star families both in the days immediately following the tragedy and in the years that follow.
FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-4171 | SCR 113 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 113
Author: Grove (R)
Introduced: 1/16/26
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution proclaims September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day in California.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The history of Gold Star families began in the United States shortly after World War I to provide support for mothers who lost sons or daughters in the war.
- The reference to the Gold Star comes from the custom of families of service members hanging a service flag in the window of their homes displaying a blue star for every living family member in the Armed Forces and a gold star for those who have perished.
- Since 2009, the President of the United States has designated the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day, continuing the tradition of honoring the sacrifice of these families. Supporting Gold Star families demonstrates the commitment of the American people to those families, now and in the future.
- As a nation, we must continually look for new ways to support Gold Star families both in the days immediately following the tragedy and in the years that follow.
This resolution proclaims September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mothers’ and Families’ Day in California.
Related/Prior Legislation
SCR 28 (Grove, Resolution Chapter 170, Statutes of 2025)
SCR 109 (Grove, 2024) – Adopted in the Senate.
SR 43 (Grove, 2023) – Adopted in the Senate.
SR 101 (Grove, 2022) – Adopted in the Senate.
ACR 7 (Salas, Resolution Chapter 131, Statutes of 2021)
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 1/27/26)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 1/27/26)
Prepared by: Aizenia Randhawa / SFA / (916) 651-4171
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