Massachusetts S1050 establishes reparations for descendants of American slavery and pilots a universal basic income.

Massachusetts S1050 acknowledges the state's role in perpetuating slavery and systemic discrimination against African Americans and Indigenous people. The bill creates a Reparations for Descendants of American Slavery Fund, overseen by a board of descendants, to provide monetary reparations and coordinate with state agencies. It also pilots a universal basic income program, collecting data to inform future efforts. The fund will be financed by a tax on applicable educational institutions.

Massachusetts S1050 establishes reparations for descendants of American slavery and pilots a universal basic income.

Massachusetts S1050 acknowledges the state's role in perpetuating slavery and systemic discrimination against African Americans and Indigenous people. The bill creates a Reparations for Descendants of American Slavery Fund, overseen by a board of descendants, to provide monetary reparations and coordinate with state agencies. It also pilots a universal basic income program, collecting data to inform future efforts. The fund will be financed by a tax on applicable educational institutions.