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This bill, known as the "Georgia Equity and Fairness Commission Act," establishes the Georgia Equity and Fairness Commission to examine the impact of slavery on the descendants of slaves and recommend appropriate remedies. The commission will be composed of 11 members appointed by various state officials and will have the power to conduct meetings, accept grants, and hold public hearings. The commission is tasked with examining the state's historical support for slavery, the discriminatory laws that followed the Civil War, and the lingering negative effects on the descendants of slavery. It will then recommend ways to educate the public and propose appropriate remedies, including the form, amount, and eligibility for any restitution. The commission is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations within one year and will be abolished on June 30, 2023.

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