H4625
An Act establishing Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to officially recognize and raise awareness about lobular breast cancer by establishing an annual Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Specifically, it petitions the Governor to issue a proclamation designating October 15th as this day. The bill is currently progressing through the Massachusetts legislature, with hearings and committee reviews underway.
Key provisions
- Designates October 15th as Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
- Requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation for this day.
- The bill was referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Who is affected
- Individuals affected by lobular breast cancer
- Breast cancer advocacy groups
- Healthcare professionals
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated awareness day for a specific type of breast cancer.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle L. Badger
Cosponsors
David T. Vieira
Michelle L. Badger
Rebecca L. Rausch
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Bill H.4625 194th (Current)
An Act establishing Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day
By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate October 15th as lobular breast cancer awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Michelle L. Badger , Sean Garballey Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4625
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/05/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/05/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 1/5/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 1/5/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 1/5/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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