Resolutions to embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and move the US back from the brink of nuclear war
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution urges Massachusetts to embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and work towards reducing the risk of nuclear war. It calls for the state to move away from maintaining a relationship with the United States’ nuclear arsenal. The resolution is a petition signed by multiple individuals seeking to address the dangers of nuclear weapons.
Key provisions
- Calls for Massachusetts to embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
- Advocates for moving the United States away from nuclear war.
- Highlights the dangers of nuclear weapons.
- Represents a petition signed by multiple individuals.
- Referenced to the Senate Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Massachusetts State Legislature
- Citizens concerned about nuclear weapons
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically calls for Massachusetts to align with the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
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Sponsors
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18 on record
Primary sponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Daniel M. Donahue
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
David Paul Linsky
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