An Act establishing an Indigenous Peoples Day
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026 |
| 2/25/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Saturday February 28, 2026 |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Saturday January 31, 2026 |
| 5/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
Chapter 6 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 12V and inserting in place thereof the following section:–
The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day and recommending that it be observed by the people, with appropriate exercises in the schools and otherwise, to acknowledge the history of genocide and discrimination against Indigenous peoples, to honor the histories and contributions of Indigenous peoples, and to recognize and celebrate the thriving cultures and continued resistance and resilience of Indigenous peoples and their tribal nations.
Chapter 6 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 12V and inserting in place thereof the following section:– Section 12V. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day and recommending that it be observed by the people, with appropriate exercises in the schools and otherwise, to acknowledge the history of genocide and discrimination against Indigenous peoples, to honor the histories and contributions of Indigenous peoples, and to recognize and celebrate the thriving cultures and continued resistance and resilience of Indigenous peoples and their tribal nations.