Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2189: An Act designating veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2189 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act designating veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day. Primary sponsor: Patrick O'Connor (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 30, 2025): Accompanied H3388.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2189) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to designate September 22nd as veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| 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
- Accompanied H3388
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
- Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight