HD 343 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act designating veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day

This bill designates September 22nd as "Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" in Massachusetts. It requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing suicide among veterans as a serious issue, fostering awareness, and calling for prevention measures to support veterans and their families. The law directly affects veterans, their families, and the Commonwealth through official state recognition of this day. The key mechanism is the governor's annual proclamation, urging public observance to honor service members and address veteran suicide.
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