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H 3708

250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 122 co-sponsors

Declares the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence for July 4, 2026 and urges communities and entities to plan commemorations and designate funds.

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Bill Summary · H 3708

Summary — H. 3708: 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration

Overview / Purpose

H. 3708 is a ceremonial House resolution that announces and recognizes the 250th anniversary (the semiquincentennial) of the signing/adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The resolution commemorates the historic event and urges communities, towns, cities, businesses, and citizens to begin preparations and to designate funds for celebratory activities marking the July 4, 2026 milestone.

Key provisions

  • Recites historical background about the Declaration of Independence (adoption July 4, 1776; printing on July 5; engrossing and signing, etc.).
  • Formally announces the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration on July 4, 2026.
  • Encourages communities, municipalities, businesses, and citizens within the state to prepare and to designate funds for commemorative and celebratory activities recognizing the semiquincentennial.
  • There is no appropriation language, regulatory change, or enforcement mechanism included; the text is declaratory and commemorative.

Who or what is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: the resolution affects state and local entities only in an advisory/encouraging sense.
  • Municipalities, cultural institutions, historical societies, event organizers, and private entities are invited to plan commemorations and consider funding—there is no mandatory obligation created by the resolution.
  • No new legal duties, criminal penalties, or appropriations are established by the resolution.

Procedural / timeline details

  • The resolution notes the anniversary date: July 4, 2026.
  • According to the document, H. 3708 was introduced and adopted by the House on January 15, 2025.
  • The document includes a long sponsors list (many House members are listed as sponsors).
  • The record provided contains mixed/duplicative material (see “Notes and caveats” below); users should consult the official legislative website for the authoritative version and final actions.

Notes and caveats

  • The supplied materials also include unrelated text (a Massachusetts draft amendment regarding traffic-signal pre-emption devices) and mixed metadata/dates. This summary is limited to the resolution concerning the 250th anniversary. Verify procedural status and exact language on the official state legislative site if you need the authoritative, current record.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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