H3338
An Act proclaiming April 25th of each year to be Parental Alienation Awareness Day
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Bill overview
This bill designates April 25th of each year as Parental Alienation Awareness Day in Massachusetts. The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness about parental alienation, a complex issue involving the disruption of relationships between children and one parent due to the other parent’s behavior. By recognizing this day, the state aims to promote understanding and support for families affected by this issue. It seeks to highlight the potential harm caused to children and encourage interventions to protect those relationships.
Key provisions
- Designates April 25th as Parental Alienation Awareness Day.
- The proclamation is effective for the state of Massachusetts.
- The bill is sponsored by Representative Colleen M. Garry.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
- The bill was subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Who is affected
- Families involved in custody disputes
- Children affected by parental alienation
- Parents concerned about parental alienation
- Mental health professionals
- Legal professionals
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsor
Mark Sedleski
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Bill H.3338 194th (Current)
An Act proclaiming April 25th of each year to be Parental Alienation Awareness Day
By Representative Garry of Dracut (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3338) of Mark Sedleski relative to proclaiming April 25th of each year to be parental alienation awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Colleen M. Garry (By Request)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3338
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5168 |
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