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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, February 2, 2026.

 The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4688) of James K. Hawkins, Kelly W. Pease and others for legislation to designate August 10th as Agent Orange awareness day, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (House, No. 5028) ought to pass.

For the committee,

ANTONIO F. D. CABRAL.

        FILED ON: 1/14/2026

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 5028

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act making August 10th Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts.

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

 Part I, Title II, Chapter 6, of the Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Section 15XXXXX: The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart August 10th as Agent Orange Awareness Day to honor the veterans who were exposed to agent orange during the Vietnam war, and their families, and recommending that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.