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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Robinson of Framingham, a petition of Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart August 31 as overdose awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Massachusetts General Laws to require the Governor to annually issue a proclamation setting apart August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day. The purpose of this day is to honor those who have lost their lives to overdose, raise awareness, and reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorders and overdose in the Commonwealth. The bill also recommends that the Massachusetts State House flag be lowered to half-staff and that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (28)
Jack Lewis (D)*,
Maria Robinson (D)*,
Tackey Chan (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4969 (on 09/08/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3192 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3192.pdf |
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