S.1181

Establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

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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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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

Apr 1

Senate

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Feb 5

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

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