MA H2666

Bill

Designating the last day of February as rare disease day in the Commonwealth

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
07/25/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition of Brian M. Ashe and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the last day of February as rare disease day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 6 of the General Laws to require the governor of Massachusetts to annually issue a proclamation designating the last day of February as Rare Disease Day. The proclamation would recommend that the public observe the day to increase awareness of rare diseases, which affect millions of Americans and present unique challenges for patients, their families, and the medical professionals, researchers, and educators who serve the rare disease community.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (20)

Brian Ashe (D), Josh Cutler (D), Colleen Garry (D), Anne Gobi (D), Kate Hogan (D), Steven Howitt (R), Louis Kafka (D), Hannah Kane (R), Patrick Kearney (D), Eric Lesser (D), David Linsky (D), Joe McKenna (R), Paul McMurtry (D), Mike Moore (D), Matt Muratore (R), Patrick O'Connor (R), Angelo Puppolo (D), John Rogers (D), Mike Soter (R), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading (on 09/16/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2666

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2666
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2666.pdf

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