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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to create lysosomal storage disorder awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill creates a Lysosomal Storage Disorders Awareness Month in the state of Massachusetts. Lysosomal storage disorders are rare inherited diseases that can cause peripheral nervous system damage and death in infants and young children. The bill requires the governor to annually issue a proclamation setting apart the month of July as Lysosomal Storage Disorders Awareness Month, in order to increase awareness and understanding of these diseases and the importance of early screening and detection for newborn children.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 02/15/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1706 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1706.pdf |
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