Massachusetts General Laws Part I. Administration of the Government (Ch. 1-182) Ch. 6, § 15VVVVV

The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart October 9 as PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day, to raise awareness of the occurrence of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and recommending that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.