H 3343
An Act making October 25th Dwarfism awareness day in the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill designates October 25th as Dwarfism Awareness Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill was introduced by Representative James K. Hawkins and aims to raise awareness about dwarfism and the challenges faced by individuals with dwarfism. An emergency preamble was included, indicating a sense of urgency regarding the need to establish this day.
Key provisions
- Designates October 25th as Dwarfism Awareness Day.
- The designation is effective immediately due to an emergency preamble.
- Introduced by Representative James K. Hawkins.
- Similar bills have been previously introduced and considered in the legislature.
- The bill was referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- A hearing was scheduled for June 4, 2025.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading.
Who is affected
- Individuals with dwarfism and their families.
- Advocacy groups focused on dwarfism awareness.
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific day for raising awareness about dwarfism.
- Utilizes an emergency preamble to expedite the legislative process.
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Primary sponsor
James K. Hawkins
Cosponsor
James K. Hawkins
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Bill H.3343 194th (Current)
An Act making October 25th Dwarfism awareness day in the Commonwealth
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3343) of James K. Hawkins relative to making October 25th Dwarfism awareness day in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Presenter: James K. Hawkins
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish forthwith October 25 as Dwarfism 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.3343
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading |
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