H1696

To cure us of the liabilities that ultimately restricted equity

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

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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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Nov 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Nov 26, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Nov 26, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order