H 3306
An Act establishing the fourth Thursday in march as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day
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Bill overview
This bill designates the fourth Thursday of March each year as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day in Massachusetts. The purpose of this designation is to honor the achievements and service of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American pilots and support staff who served with distinction during World War II. This recognition aims to increase awareness and appreciation for their contributions to American history.
Key provisions
- Designates the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day.
- The designation applies statewide in Massachusetts.
- The bill was enacted into law.
- The legislation was sponsored by Representative Michelle L. Ciccolo.
- The bill was approved by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was signed into law by the Governor.
- Chapter 11 of the Acts of 2026 implements this law.
- The bill was accompanied by Senate Bill S.2153.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- The Tuskegee Airmen and their families
- Organizations commemorating African American history
- State government agencies
Notable changes
- Establishes a new annual commemorative day.
- Provides a formal recognition of the Tuskegee Airmen's legacy.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michelle L. Ciccolo
Cosponsors
Christopher J. Worrell
James B. Eldridge
Jr. Richard G. Wells
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Bill H.3306 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the fourth Thursday in march as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3306) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to establish the fourth Thursday in march as Tuskegee Airmen commemoration day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Presenter: Michelle L. Ciccolo
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Bill History
Displaying 16 actions for Bill H.3306
| 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 |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 10/30/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/12/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 11/12/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/12/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 12/22/2025 | Senate | Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Accompanied by S2153 |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Rules suspended, read second, ordered to a third reading, read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Enacted |
| 1/20/2026 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 1/29/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 11 of the Acts of 2026 |
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S.2153 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day
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