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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
12/27/2021
12/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to designate July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day a.k.a. Quock Walker Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill designates July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day, also known as Quock Walker Day, in recognition of the 1783 Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling that the state's constitution rendered slavery unconstitutional, as well as the significant contributions of Quock Walker to abolishing slavery in the commonwealth. The governor is required to annually issue a proclamation setting apart this day and recommending its appropriate observance by the people.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Cindy Friedman (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2704 (on 02/17/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2059 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2059.pdf |
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