An Act establishing a Massachusetts Agency of Freedmen Affairs
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a Massachusetts Agency of Freedmen Affairs. The agency’s purpose is to provide administrative and regulatory oversight related to the needs and rights of formerly enslaved people and their descendants. It aims to address historical injustices and support the well-being of this community within the state. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and subsequently reported favorably.
Key provisions
- Establishment of a Massachusetts Agency of Freedmen Affairs.
- The agency will provide administrative and regulatory oversight.
- Focus on the needs and rights of formerly enslaved people and their descendants.
- The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately.
Who is affected
- Formerly enslaved people and their descendants
- Massachusetts residents
- State government
Notable changes
- This bill represents a new state-level initiative to address the legacy of slavery.
- It establishes a dedicated agency to focus on the specific needs of a historically marginalized community.
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Sponsors
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christopher J. Worrell
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