Establishes a commission to study and develop reparative justice proposals for descendants of formerly enslaved people in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes a commission to study and develop proposals for reparative justice in Massachusetts for descendants of formerly enslaved people. The commission will include 15 members, with a majority from the American Freedmen class, appointed by the governor, senate president, and house speaker. Members will have expertise in various fields, including remedial justice, genealogy, and public policy. The commission will develop proposals for reparative remedies, criteria for eligibility, and recommendations for implementing reparative measures.
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