# State of Mexico dignified care legislation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/state-of-mexico-dignified-care-legislation
> Updated: 2026-09-08T21:41:59.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Legislative efforts in the State of Mexico have progressed toward establishing a formal care system. An initial initiative proposed by the DIF Toluca aimed to declare October 29 as the State Day of Caregivers to increase visibility and support for those providing family and community care.

Following this, joint commissions of the State of Mexico Legislature approved the draft for the Law of the Right to Dignified Care for the State of Mexico and its Municipalities. This comprehensive legislation seeks to guarantee universal, accessible, and equitable care for children, adolescents, and older adults. The approved decree incorporates the proposal to establish October 29 as the State Day of Caregivers to recognize both paid and unpaid work. The law emphasizes the professionalization of caregivers and the equitable distribution of responsibilities across the state, families, and the private sector.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Estado de México moves to declare October 29 as State Day of Caregivers

The State of Mexico Congress has approved a proposal to designate October 29 as the State Day of Caregivers to improve visibility and social support for caregivers.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/estado-de-mxico-moves-to-declare-october-29-as-state-day-of-caregivers

### 2026-09-02: State of Mexico commissions approve Dignified Care Law

The State of Mexico Legislature has approved a draft law to guarantee the right to dignified, universal care and officially recognize caregivers, establishing October 29 as a state commemorative day.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/state-of-mexico-commissions-approve-right-to-dignified-care-law

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