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 establishes a commission to study and develop proposals for lineage-based reparations programs within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission’s goal is to examine the historical and ongoing effects of systemic inequities and to recommend potential remedies, particularly focusing on reparations for descendants of enslaved people. This legislation seeks to address historical injustices and promote equity within the state.
Key provisions
- Creates a commission to study lineage-based reparations.
- The commission will develop proposals for reparations programs.
- The commission’s work will focus on the historical impact of slavery and systemic inequities.
- The commission will consider potential remedies to address these inequities.
- The commission’s recommendations will be presented to the legislature.
- The commission will examine the concept of reparations for descendants of enslaved people.
- The commission’s work is related to similar legislation, H.5281.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Descendants of enslaved people
- The Massachusetts Judiciary
- The General Court
- Massachusetts communities
Notable changes
- This bill proposes a formal, commissioned study and development of reparations programs.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher J. Worrell
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