H2984
An Act relative to pension divestment from companies providing military equipment to the State of Israel
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to require the state of Massachusetts to divest its public pension funds from companies that provide military equipment to Israel. The bill argues that investing in these companies supports the Israeli military and contradicts the state’s values. It proposes a study order to examine the potential impact of such divestment. The bill is currently under consideration by the Public Service committee.
Key provisions
- Requires a study of the potential impact of divestment from companies providing military equipment to Israel.
- Directs the state pension fund to consider divestment from such companies.
- Authorizes the Public Service committee to conduct a study on the matter.
- Establishes a timeline for the study order (H5312).
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Pension Funds
- Companies providing military equipment to Israel
- Massachusetts residents who contribute to the state pension fund
Notable changes
- Proposes a shift in investment strategy for state pension funds.
- Aligns state investment practices with ethical considerations regarding military equipment sales.
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Cosponsors
Natalie M. Higgins
Samantha Montaño
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Bill H.2984 194th (Current)
An Act relative to pension divestment from companies providing military equipment to the State of Israel
By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2984) of Erika Uyterhoeven and Samantha Montaño relative to the divestment of state pension funds from companies providing military equipment to the State of Israel. Public Service.
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Presenter: Erika Uyterhoeven
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2984
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |
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