Proclaiming April 25th of each year to be Parental Alienation Awareness Day

The bill declares April 25th of each year as Parental Alienation Awareness Day in Massachusetts. It aims to raise awareness about parental alienation, which involves one parent manipulating a child to turn them against the other parent. The bill describes how this behavior can be damaging to children and can have long-lasting effects.

MA H3338 is a house bill in the Massachusetts 194th General Court, sponsored by Colleen Garry (D), currently “Introduced” since February 27, 2025.

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Supporters of the bill would likely highlight its focus on raising awareness about a critical issue affecting families, particularly in situations of divorce or separation. By establishing Parental Alienation Awareness Day, the bill underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing behaviors that can harm parent-child relationships. It advocates for the protection of children's rights to maintain a loving relationship with both parents.

Critics might argue that the bill is largely symbolic and does not provide concrete solutions or legal measures to address the issue of parental alienation. They may claim that without specific enforceable actions, merely designating a day of awareness does little to help affected families and children in practical terms.