MA H2766

Bill

Relative to sleep deprivation avoidance and promotion of good sleeping practices

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition of Denise Provost and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the second week of March as Massachusetts sleep awareness week. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the General Laws of Massachusetts by requiring the governor to annually issue two proclamations. The first proclamation would set apart the second week of March as "Massachusetts Sleep Awareness Week" and the Sunday at the beginning of Daylight Saving Time as "Massachusetts Sleep Awareness Day." This is intended to increase public awareness about sleep, sleep disorders, and the consequences of sleep deprivation. The second proclamation would set apart the second week of November as "Massachusetts Drowsy Driving Prevention Week" to raise awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving and driver fatigue.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Jim Hawkins (D), Patrick Kearney (D), Denise Provost (D), José Tosado (D),

Last Action

Accompanied S1869 (on 07/30/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2766

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2766
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2766.pdf

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H2669	Designating the month of October as adopt a shelter dog month	Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading	Similar To
H2757	Promoting small business in Massachusetts	Accompanied a study order, see H5103	Similar To
S1827	Commemorating first landing day	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
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S1869	Relative to sleep deprivation avoidance and promotion of good sleeping practices	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1915	Designating March as Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Month	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
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