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Massachusetts designates October 25th as Dwarfism Awareness Day

Original title: An Act making October 25th Dwarfism awareness day in the Commonwealth

Last action · October 20, 2025: Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second readingSponsor: Jim Hawkins

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What This Bill Would Do

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts officially establishes October 25th as Dwarfism Awareness Day to promote understanding and respect for individuals with dwarfism.

Why it matters

Changes only the state's official calendar designation; no funding, services, or legal mandates are altered.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

individuals with dwarfism

Their community receives formal state recognition through the designation of an awareness day.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What date has Massachusetts designated as Dwarfism Awareness Day?

October 25th has been officially declared as Dwarfism Awareness Day by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Does this bill allocate funding or change state services?

No, the measure only establishes an official state awareness day and includes no funding or service changes.

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Where This Stands

Currently on floor. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Passed.

Procedural history

5 actions

Oct 20, 2025House
Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading
Sep 15, 2025HouseCommittee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
May 30, 2025Joint
Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
Feb 27, 2025Senate
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

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Connected Entities

Massachusetts, Nevada, Billy Barty and 1 more

locationMassachusetts“The Commonwealth declaring Dwarfism Awareness Day.”Map →

locationNevada“State where the Little People of America was started.”Map →

PersonBilly Barty“Founder of the Little People of America in 1957.”Map →

OrganizationLittle People of America“An organization founded in 1957 by Billy Barty.”Map →

Sources

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malegislature.gov

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