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HD 1746

An Act designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome awareness day

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Michelle Ciccolo and 1 co-sponsor

Requires Massachusetts Governor to annually issue a proclamation designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day, a ceremonial observance with no enforcement.

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Bill Summary · HD 1746

Summary: HD 1746 — An Act designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day

Overview

HD 1746 is a proposed Massachusetts bill titled “An Act designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day.” The measure would formally designate a recurring state observance and require an annual proclamation from the Governor recognizing June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day.

What the bill would do

  • Add a new provision to Chapter 6 of the General Laws (inserted after section 15ZZZZZZ) that establishes a formal annual recognition.
  • Create Section 15AAAAAAA, which directs the Governor to issue an annual proclamation setting apart June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day.
  • The proclamation would recommend that the day be observed “in an appropriate manner by the people.”

Key provisions

  • Placement in law: The new section would be inserted into Chapter 6 of the General Laws.
  • Annual gubernatorial action: Each year, the Governor must issue a proclamation designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day.
  • Observance guidance: The proclamation would encourage observance of the day in an appropriate manner by the public.

Who and what would be affected

  • Governmental: The Governor’s Office and state agencies responsible for issuing proclamations.
  • Public and organizations: Schools, health and advocacy organizations, and Massachusetts residents who may observe or participate in Tourette Syndrome awareness activities.
  • Legal effect: Establishes a ceremonial observance with no specified regulatory or enforcement mechanisms beyond the proclamation and its guidance.

Implementation timeline and process

  • Observance date: June 7 of each year.
  • Proclamation: To be issued annually by the Governor if the bill becomes law.
  • Effective date: Not stated in the text provided; as a statute addition, it would take effect upon enactment, with annual proclamations beginning in the following June (subject to passage and signing).

Legislative context

  • Introduced in the 2025-2026 session as House Docket No. 1746; filed January 15, 2025.
  • Sponsored by Representative Michelle L. Ciccolo (and co-petitioners listed in the bill’s filing).
  • Committee: State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  • Status: Not specified in the provided excerpt; the bill outlines a ceremonial designation without fiscal or regulatory constraints.

This bill would provide a formal, recurring recognition of Tourette Syndrome awareness in Massachusetts through annual gubernatorial proclamations.

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

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