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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/27/2020
04/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect Native American heritage . State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect Native American heritage by enforcing the penalties and requirements of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. It applies to any agency, organization, entity, or department receiving funds from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any local government, as well as certain trusts, associations, and charitable organizations, if they attempt to deacquisition (remove from their possession) any Native American funerary objects, human remains, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/27/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1811 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1811.pdf |
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