Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3326: An Act designating Diwali Day as a state holiday
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3326 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act designating Diwali Day as a state holiday. Primary sponsor: Rodney M. Elliott. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Accompanied H3430.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3326) of Rodney M. Elliott, Estela A. Reyes and Natalie M. Higgins for legislation to designate Diwali as a legal holiday in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney M. Elliott | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied H3430
- Recommitted to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
- Reported on a part of H4800
- Reported from the committee on House Rules
- Accompanied a study order, see H4800
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight