WHY JULY 31ST MATTERS

July 31 marks the end of formal legislative sessions.

After that, the Legislature moves into informal session, where just one legislator can object and block a bill from advancing. For this reason, only non-controversial bills tend to move forward, while more contentious legislation often stalls.

While formal sessions can occasionally occur after July 31, they are the exception rather than the rule. In practice, July 31 is widely viewed as the Legislature's primary deadline for advancing major legislation.

That is why legislators, advocacy groups, and lobbyists are working hard right now to move their bills forward.

For bills like H.2554, S.3070, and S.1244, these final weeks may be the most important of the entire session.

HELP US RETAIN OUR LOBBY TEAM THROUGH JULY 31

Our lobbying team has been a critical partner in Health Action MA’s advocacy efforts. Their work has already helped strengthen our response to major legislative threats this session, including the Community Immunity Act budget amendment, which was ultimately withdrawn.

Together, we educate lawmakers, respond to legislative developments, develop a strategy, and ensure families are represented throughout the legislative process.

Meanwhile, our opposition is working harder than ever to secure passage of these bills. Through professional lobbyists, public relations firms, media campaigns, grassroots organizing, and direct outreach to lawmakers, they are investing significant time and resources to move their proposals forward.

That's why Health Action MA must be prepared to meet this moment.

THE FINAL PUSH Health Action MA is raising $5,000  to keep our lobby team active through the end of the formal session.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-is-raise-the-funds-to-keep-our-lobby-team-to-july-31st

We must finish this session stronger than before.

Our children’s future and our parental rights are on the line.