Establishes a commission to study reparations for slavery and its legacies in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes a permanent commission in Massachusetts to study reparations for slavery and its legacies. The commission will be composed of 15 members appointed by the governor, house speaker, senate president, and attorney general, representing diverse backgrounds and expertise. The commission will research and compile evidence on slavery, discrimination, and their impacts, and recommend reparative actions. It will also consider international standards for reparations and recommend compensation methods.
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