Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

S2189 — An Act designating veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act designating veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day

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The bill establishes September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in Massachusetts.

  • Section 15AAAAAAA

    The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, in recognition and in honor of fallen service members and veterans and their families, to acknowledge that suicide among service members and veterans is an epidemic, to foster awareness of suicide among service members and veterans, and to call for suicide prevention measures for service members and veterans, and thereby to support the service members and veterans who dedicate their lives to protect and to serve our country, and shall recommend that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

    This adds a new state observance for Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2189 do?
An Act designating veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day
Who sponsors S2189?
S2189 is sponsored by Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican).
What is the current status of S2189?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S2189?
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