An Act establishing 413 Day
SD 778 designates April 13 as "413 Day" in Massachusetts. The bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation for this date to promote tourism, economic development, and the unique culture of western Massachusetts. It also recommends that residents observe the day in an appropriate manner. This is a symbolic measure with no new regulations, taxes, or funding, solely focused on raising awareness of western Massachusetts' cultural and economic assets.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Dec 11, 2025
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
2
Committee
2
Dec 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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