Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 1637: An Act establishing the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 1637 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day. Primary sponsor: Cindy Friedman (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): House concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2153) of Cindy F. Friedman, Sean Garballey, Michael J. Barrett and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Friedman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fourth Middlesex |
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight