H1696
An Act to cure us of the liabilities that ultimately restricted equity
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Bill 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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Bud L. Williams
Christopher J. Worrell
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.1696 194th (Current)
An Act to cure us of the liabilities that ultimately restricted equity
By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1696) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and Samantha Montaño relative to establishing a commission to study and develop proposals for lineage-based reparations programs in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Brandy Fluker-Reid
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1696
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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