An Act regarding Huntington's Disease Awareness Month
This bill directs the Governor of Massachusetts to issue an annual proclamation designating May as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month. The measure directly affects state leadership by establishing a formal, yearly recognition for this specific health condition. It does not allocate funding or change medical regulations, but rather creates a symbolic observance to highlight the disease. The law takes effect immediately upon passing and serves to bring public attention to Huntington's disease during the designated month.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jun 10, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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