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Introduced
09/26/2022
09/26/2022
In Committee
09/29/2022
09/29/2022
Crossed Over
09/26/2022
09/26/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Substituted, on motion of Ms. Garlick of Needham, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 3160). September 26, 2022.
AI Summary
This bill establishes October 25th as Dwarfism Awareness Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill amends Chapter 6 of the General Laws to require the Governor to annually issue a proclamation setting apart October 25 as National Dwarfism Day and to recommend that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people. The bill is intended to raise awareness and recognition of dwarfism, a medical condition characterized by short stature.
Sponsors (9)
Denise Garlick (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 09/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5321 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5321.pdf |
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