S 2012 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to establish a COVID-19 Remembrance Day

This bill proposes establishing March 10 as an annual COVID-19 Remembrance Day in Massachusetts to honor those affected by the virus. The legislation requires the governor to issue a yearly proclamation recognizing victims, healthcare workers, and researchers while encouraging the public to observe the day appropriately. It aims to acknowledge the impact of the pandemic on older adults and people with disabilities and to promote reflection on public health preparedness.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 26, 2024
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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
2
Feb 26, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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