H 3326
An Act designating Diwali Day as a state holiday
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Bill overview
This bill would have designated Diwali Day, a significant holiday for many Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities, as a state holiday in Massachusetts. The legislation, proposed by Representative Elliott, aimed to recognize and celebrate this important cultural observance. While the bill initially passed the Senate, it ultimately failed to pass the House and was not enacted into law. Similar bills proposing similar holidays have been considered in the past.
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Primary sponsor
Rodney M. Elliott
Cosponsors
Estela A. Reyes
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Natalie M. Higgins
Rodney M. Elliott
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