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
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
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pat Jehlen
DDemocratic
Co
Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Sal DiDomenico
DDemocratic
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