H 2987 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to establish a COVID-19 Remembrance Day

This bill directs the Governor of Massachusetts to issue an annual proclamation designating March 10 as COVID-19 Remembrance Day. The legislation aims to honor individuals who died or were affected by the virus, while also recognizing the contributions of first responders, caregivers, and researchers. It further encourages the public to observe the day in a meaningful way and suggests using the occasion to reflect on public health preparedness.

Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2023

Committee Review

Mar 2024

Senate Passage

Feb 2023

Governor

Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 21, 2024

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

Mar 21, 2024

Lower · Passed

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

lower

Mar 11, 2024

Lower · Passed

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

lower

Feb 16, 2023

Upper · Passed

Senate concurred

upper

Feb 16, 2023

Committee

Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors