H4351
An Act establishing a Massachusetts Agency of Freedmen Affairs
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a Massachusetts Agency of Freedmen Affairs. The agency would be responsible for assisting formerly enslaved people and their descendants in accessing resources and support within the state. It aims to address historical injustices and provide a dedicated office to support this population. The bill is being pursued with an emergency declaration to ensure swift implementation.
Key provisions
- Establish a Massachusetts Agency of Freedmen Affairs.
- Provide assistance to formerly enslaved people and their descendants.
- Focus on accessing resources and support within the state.
- Address historical injustices related to slavery.
- The agency will operate under the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Who is affected
- Formerly enslaved people and their descendants
- Massachusetts residents
- The Black community
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Bud L. Williams
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christopher J. Worrell
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Bill H.4351 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a Massachusetts Agency of Freedmen Affairs
By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4351) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and Samantha Montaño for legislation to establish the Massachusetts office of freedmen affairs. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Brandy Fluker-Reid Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to forthwith establish a Massachusetts Office of Freedmen Affairs, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4351
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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