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This bill, known as the Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act, establishes the Maryland Reparations Commission to develop and administer a program for providing compensatory benefits to the descendants of individuals enslaved in the state. The Commission consists of various members, including the State Archivist, representatives from Maryland organizations, business owners, and individuals with expertise in the history of slavery. The Commission is responsible for creating an application process, evaluating evidence, and determining eligibility for benefits, which may include cash payments, tuition reimbursement, and access to low-interest loans and mortgages. The bill also expresses the intent of the General Assembly for private businesses and organizations that have benefited from slavery to work with the Commission to provide funds and avenues for compensation.

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