SENATE DOCKET, NO. 670 FILED ON: 1/14/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2113
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Joanne M. Comerford
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act establishing an Indigenous Peoples Day.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
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Joanne M. Comerford | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
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Rebecca L. Rausch | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex | 1/22/2025 |
Michael J. Barrett | Third Middlesex | 2/4/2025 |
Jason M. Lewis | Fifth Middlesex | 2/4/2025 |
James B. Eldridge | Middlesex and Worcester | 2/11/2025 |
Julian Cyr | Cape and Islands | 2/14/2025 |
Patricia D. Jehlen | Second Middlesex | 2/19/2025 |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 670 FILED ON: 1/14/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2113
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2113) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an Indigenous Peoples Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. |
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 1976 OF 2023-2024.]
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 establishing an Indigenous Peoples Day.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Chapter 6 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 12V and inserting in place thereof the following section:–
Section 12V. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day and recommending that it be observed by the people, with appropriate exercises in the schools and otherwise, to acknowledge the history of genocide and discrimination against Indigenous peoples, to honor the histories and contributions of Indigenous peoples, and to recognize and celebrate the thriving cultures and continued resistance and resilience of Indigenous peoples and their tribal nations.