MA H1650

Bill

Designating the last day of February as rare disease day in the Commonwealth

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
04/09/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition of Brian M. Ashe and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the last day of February as rare disease day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to designate the last day of February as Rare Disease Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill proposes that the governor annually issue a proclamation setting aside the last day of February for this purpose, recommending its observance by the public to increase awareness of rare diseases, which affect millions of Americans and present unique challenges for patients, families, medical professionals, researchers, and others serving the rare disease community.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (22)

Brian Ashe (D), Kate Campanale (R), Brendan Crighton (D), Josh Cutler (D), Mike Day (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Geoffrey Diehl (R), Sean Garballey (D), Denise Garlick (D), Colleen Garry (D), Anne Gobi (D), Paul Heroux (D), Steven Howitt (R), Louis Kafka (D), Hannah Kane (R), Kay Khan (D), Eric Lesser (D), Mike Moore (D), Matt Muratore (R), Denise Provost (D), Dave Rogers (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1650

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1650
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1650.pdf

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