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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
06/24/2024
06/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the annual issuance of a proclamation from the Governor setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish Indigenous Peoples Day in the state of Massachusetts. It requires the governor to annually issue a proclamation setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day and recommending its observance with appropriate exercises in schools and elsewhere. The purpose is to acknowledge the history of genocide and discrimination against Indigenous peoples, while also recognizing and celebrating their thriving cultures, continued resistance, and resilience.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (35)
Christine Barber (D)*,
Jenny Armini (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Christopher Markey (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
Government Operations
- ‐ Federal Holidays and Celebrations
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2989 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2989.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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