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MA H3298

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Cabral

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires the Governor to annually issue a proclamation designating July 2 as Machado-Joseph Disease Awareness Day in Massachusetts
  • Recognizes thousands of individuals in Massachusetts impacted by the hereditary Machado-Joseph Disease
  • Aims to increase public recognition, support, and awareness of this neurodegenerative disorder
  • Acknowledges that the disease disproportionately affects families of Portuguese-Azorean descent
  • Amends Chapter 6 of the General Laws by adding Section AAAAAAA after Section 15ZZZZZZ

Legislative Description

Relative to Machado-Joseph Disease Awareness Day

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 32 of the Acts of 2025

9/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules8/7/2025
Steering, Policy and Scheduling7/3/2025
State Administration and Regulatory Oversight2/27/2025

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