Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5056: An Act making August 10th Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HD 5056 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on September 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act making August 10th Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts. It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 2, 2025): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins, Kelly W. Pease and others for legislation to designate August 10th as Agent Orange awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Independent 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Arriaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Hampden |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Lisa Field | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Bristol |
| Brandy Fluker-Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Suffolk |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Ryan Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Essex |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Kathy LaNatra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Steven Ouellette | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Bristol |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Alan Silvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Bristol |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
- Referred to the committee on House Rules