Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2184: An Act designating Diwali Day as a state holiday
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2184 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act designating Diwali Day as a state holiday. Primary sponsor: Mike Moore (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2184) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, Edward R. Philips, Francisco E. Paulino and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Diwali Day in the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Simon Cataldo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Middlesex |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| John Cronin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Worcester and Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Robyn Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Dave Muradian | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Worcester |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Essex |
| Ted Philips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Norfolk |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight