S 2132
An Act designating January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill designates January 30th of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Massachusetts. The designation honors Fred Korematsu, a Japanese-American civil rights activist who challenged the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. It aims to raise awareness of civil liberties and constitutional rights through an annual proclamation by the Governor.
Key provisions
- Designates January 30th as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Massachusetts.
- Requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing the day.
- Focuses on honoring Fred Korematsu’s contributions to civil rights.
- Promotes awareness of civil liberties and constitutional rights.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Civil rights advocates
- Japanese-American community
- Constitutional law scholars
- The Governor of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific annual day of recognition.
- Connects the designation to Fred Korematsu’s historical struggle.
- Reinforces the importance of civil liberties and constitutional rights.
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Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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Bill S.2132 194th (Current)
An Act designating January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Massachusetts
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2132) of James B. Eldridge for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu day of civil liberties and the Constitution. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: James B. Eldridge Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading Special Attachments: Committee - Senate members vote
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Bill History
Displaying 13 actions for Bill S.2132
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 7/7/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Read third (title changed) |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #129 (Yeas 37 to Nays 0) |
| 2/2/2026 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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