H 3298
An Act relative to Machado-Joseph Disease Awareness Day
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Bill overview
This bill designates July 2nd as Machado-Joseph Disease Awareness Day in Massachusetts. It seeks to raise awareness about this genetic disorder through a proclamation issued by the Governor. The bill was approved by the Massachusetts House and Senate and signed into law as Chapter 32 of the Acts of 2025. This legislation aims to improve understanding and support for individuals and families affected by Machado-Joseph disease.
Key provisions
- Designates July 2 as Machado-Joseph Disease Awareness Day.
- Requires the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing the day.
- The bill was approved by both the House and Senate of the Massachusetts legislature.
- The bill was signed into law as Chapter 32 of the Acts of 2025.
- The bill was referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- Rules were suspended to allow for consideration of the bill.
Who is affected
- Individuals with Machado-Joseph disease and their families.
- Healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
- Researchers studying Machado-Joseph disease.
Notable changes
- Establishes an annual day of awareness for Machado-Joseph disease.
- No significant changes from current law are noted.
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Primary sponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Christopher M. Markey
Michael J. Rodrigues
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Bill H.3298 194th (Current)
An Act relative to Machado-Joseph Disease Awareness Day
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3298) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Michael J. Rodrigues and Christopher M. Markey for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart July 2 as Machado-Joseph disease awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Presenters: Antonio F. D. Cabral , Michael J. Rodrigues
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Displaying 15 actions for Bill H.3298
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/3/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 8/4/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 8/7/2025 | Senate | Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Read second, ordered to a third reading, read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 9/19/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 32 of the Acts of 2025 |
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