SB 218 - AS INTRODUCED
2022 SESSION
22-2855
07/05
SENATE BILL 218
AN ACT declaring October 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
SPONSORS: Sen. Perkins Kwoka, Dist 21; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Carson, Dist 14; Sen. D'Allesandro, Dist 20; Sen. Gannon, Dist 23; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Bradley, Dist 3; Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Hennessey, Dist 1; Sen. Whitley, Dist 15; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Sherman, Dist 24; Sen. Soucy, Dist 18; Sen. Ricciardi, Dist 9; Sen. Kahn, Dist 10; Sen. Cavanaugh, Dist 16; Sen. Prentiss, Dist 5
COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration
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ANALYSIS
This bill establishes October 13 as metastatic breast cancer awareness day.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
22-2855
07/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Two
AN ACT declaring October 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Section; Observances Proclaimed by the Governor; Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Amend RSA 4 by inserting after section 13-cc the following new section:
4:13-dd Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for the proper observance of October 13 as metastatic breast cancer awareness day and shall encourage all citizens of New Hampshire to observe the day with appropriate educational and memorial activities in honor of those affected by metastatic breast cancer and to spread awareness of the need for continued public outreach, education, and research regarding metastatic breast cancer.
2 Best Practice for Observance of Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. To best observe metastatic breast cancer awareness day, as declared in RSA 4:13-dd, the state of New Hampshire shall encourage involvement with the #LightUpMBC campaign and the display of green, pink, and teal colors where possible.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.