MA H3101

Bill

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

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
10/24/2022

Crossed Over
12/27/2022

Passed
12/27/2022

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/28/2022

Introduced Session

192nd 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 aims to designate the last day of February as Rare Disease Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It proposes that the Governor annually issue a proclamation setting aside this day to increase public 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 (14)

Brian Ashe (D)*, Michelle Ciccolo (D), Colleen Garry (D), Tami Gouveia (D), Hannah Kane (R), Joe McKenna (R), Mike Moore (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Angelo Puppolo (D), Dave Robertson (D), Adam Scanlon (D), Dan Sena (D), Tommy Vitolo (D), Bud Williams (D),

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 328 of the Acts of 2022 (on 12/28/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3101

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3101
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3101.pdf

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