An Act making August 10th Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts
This bill designates August 10th as Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts. It requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation honoring veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War and their families. The proclamation recommends public observance of the day to recognize their service and health impacts. The bill creates a formal, recurring state observance without imposing new regulations or funding.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Mar 2, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
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0 primary · 20 co-sponsors
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