H4688
An Act making August 10th Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill designates August 10th as Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts. The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness about the health effects of Agent Orange exposure. The bill was enacted under an emergency preamble, indicating a sense of urgency regarding the recognition of this issue. It is intended to honor veterans and individuals affected by Agent Orange.
Key provisions
- Designates August 10th as Agent Orange Awareness Day.
- The designation is specific to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- The bill was enacted under an emergency preamble.
- Sponsored by Representatives Hawkins and Pease.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Individuals exposed to Agent Orange
- Families of veterans and exposed individuals
- Massachusetts residents
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Primary sponsor
James K. Hawkins
Cosponsors
Angelo J. Puppolo Jr.
Brian W. Murray
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Bill H.4688 194th (Current)
An Act making August 10th Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts
By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins, Kelly W. Pease and others for legislation to designate August 10th as Agent Orange awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Presenters: James K. Hawkins , Kelly W. Pease
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to designate forthwith August 10th Agent Orange Awareness Day, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4688
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 2/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5028 |
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