MA H1700

Bill

MA H1700

Relative to sleep deprivation avoidance and promotion of good sleeping practices

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
04/09/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition of Denise Provost and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the second week of March as Massachusetts sleep awareness week. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require the governor to annually issue a proclamation setting apart the second week of March as "Massachusetts Sleep Awareness Week" and the Sunday at the beginning of Daylight Saving Time as "Massachusetts Sleep Awareness Day." The bill also requires the governor to annually issue a proclamation setting apart the second week of November as "Massachusetts Drowsy Driving Prevention Week." The purpose of these proclamations is to increase public awareness about sleep, sleep disorders, and the consequences of sleep deprivation, as well as to promote policies and programs that improve sleep health and address the dangers of drowsy driving.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Mike Connolly (D), Pat Jehlen (D), Mike Moore (D), Denise Provost (D), José Tosado (D), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1700

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1700
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1700.pdf

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