S 1869
An Act requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1869, proposed requiring Massachusetts’ public pension funds to divest, or sell off, investments in companies that manufacture ammunition and firearms. The bill was introduced by Senator Adam Gomez and supported by the Treasurer and Receiver General. It aimed to align the state’s pension investments with a broader effort to reduce the availability of firearms and promote public safety. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg
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