MA S1706

Bill

Creating Lysosomal Storage Disorders awareness month

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
02/15/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
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)

Ryan Fattman (R), Paul Frost (R), John Keenan (D), Richard Ross (R),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 02/15/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1706

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1706
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1706.pdf

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S1717	Proclaiming May as Aviation Awareness Month	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
S1742	Establishing the month of May as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month	New draft substituted, see S2137	Similar To
S1819	Designating March as Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Month	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
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