An Act to cure us of the liabilities that ultimately restricted equity
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to establish a commission in Massachusetts to study and propose reparations programs based on lineage and historical injustices. The goal is to address the lasting effects of systemic inequities and explore potential remedies for communities impacted by past discriminatory practices. The commission would be tasked with researching and developing specific proposals for reparations, aiming to rectify historical harms. This legislation represents an effort to acknowledge and potentially correct historical injustices within the state.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to study lineage-based reparations.
- Develop proposals for reparations programs.
- Focus on addressing historical injustices.
- Research and analyze the impact of past discriminatory practices.
- Explore potential remedies for affected communities.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Descendants of enslaved people
- Communities historically impacted by systemic inequities
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a commission-led approach to reparations.
- It specifically references lineage as a basis for reparations programs.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher J. Worrell
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