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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts Senate orders study committee review of Indigenous Peoples Day legislation
Last action · August 17, 2026: Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
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What This Bill Would Do
The Massachusetts Senate directs the on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to investigate and study Senate Document No. 2113 regarding the establishment of an Indigenous Peoples Day.
Changes no state laws, services, or funding; authorizes only a legislative committee investigation into establishing a new commemorative day.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
The committee is tasked with conducting an investigation and study of Senate Document No. 2113.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Senate Order No. 3257 do?
Does this order establish Indigenous Peoples Day immediately?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Aug 17, 2026SenateCommitteeDischarged to the committee on Senate Rules
- Aug 13, 2026SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Aug 13, 2026SenateAccompanied by S2113
- Aug 13, 2026SenateReported from the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight (under JR10)
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