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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the presence of institutional racism and structural racial inequality in the criminal justice system. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission on structural racism to study the presence of institutional racism and structural racial inequality in the criminal justice system in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the state legislature, state officials, and representatives from organizations like the NAACP and Urban League. The commission is tasked with reporting their findings and recommendations for legislative action to address the disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on communities of color by July 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1440 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1440.pdf |
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