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S 2173

Prohibits the New York city water board from enacting any rules and regulations less favorable to the consumer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Requires the Governor to annually proclaim September as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month to boost awareness, earlier diagnosis, and education, with no funds or mandates.

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Bill Summary · S 2173

Summary — S.2173 (Massachusetts): Designating September as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month

Overview / Purpose

S.2173 would add a new section to Chapter 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws directing the Governor to annually proclaim the month of September as “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month.” The stated purpose is to increase public awareness of PCOS — described in the bill as “the most common endocrine (hormone) disorder in women” — with the goal of promoting earlier diagnosis, intervention, education, and care. The proclamation would also recommend that the month be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.

Key provisions

  • Adds a new statutory section (proposed insertion after section 15LLLLLL as section 15MMMMMM) to Chapter 6.
  • Requires the Governor to annually issue a proclamation designating September as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month.
  • The proclamation should emphasize increasing awareness of PCOS to support earlier diagnosis, intervention, and care.
  • The proclamation should recommend that the month be observed appropriately by citizens and organizations.

Who is affected / Impact

  • Direct legal effect: minimal and symbolic. The bill creates no regulatory mandates, funding, reporting requirements, or enforcement mechanisms.
  • Primary beneficiaries: individuals with PCOS, health advocacy groups, medical providers, and public-health educators who may use the designation to coordinate outreach, education, screenings, and awareness events in September.
  • Governmental impact: administrative — the Governor’s office would issue an annual proclamation; state agencies are not directed to allocate funds or undertake specific actions.

Budgetary and enforcement implications

  • No appropriations or new expenditures are specified.
  • No penalties, regulatory changes, or statutory rights/benefits are created.
  • Implementation requires only the ceremonial act of issuing an annual proclamation.

Legislative status & timeline (from provided materials)

  • Bill text filed: January 15, 2025 (Senate Docket No. 999 / Senate No. 2173).
  • Petitioners/authors listed in the bill text: Senator Liz Miranda and co-petitioners (Jason M. Lewis, Hannah Kane, John C. Velis, Vanna Howard).
  • Committee referrals and actions in the provided record are inconsistent; the bill appears to have been referred to committees including State Administration and Regulatory Oversight and (per provided status) Corporations, Authorities and Commissions, with some committee reporting noted. (If tracking current status, consult the official Massachusetts legislative website for up-to-date actions.)

Note on inconsistent metadata

The submission included conflicting metadata (a title about New York City water board rules and sponsor names more commonly associated with federal legislators). This summary is based solely on the bill text included in the file, which is a Massachusetts Senate bill proposing designation of September as PCOS Awareness Month. If you intended a different bill, please provide the correct text or bill identifier.

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

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