Establishes the state flag for raising awareness of neurodiversity
This bill designates the "Neurodiversity Strength Flag" as the official state flag specifically for raising public awareness about neurodiversity (neurological differences like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia). It requires the Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board to develop and periodically update the flag design under existing mental health law. The bill does not create new policies or affect specific individuals - it solely establishes a symbolic flag for awareness purposes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 1, 2026
How they voted
60–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 1, 2026
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Monica Martinez
DDemocratic/Working Families
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