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MA S1882

Establishing a truth, racial healing, and transformation trust fund


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a truth, racial healing, and transformation trust fund. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Trust Fund in Massachusetts. The fund will provide grants to community foundations to expand awareness of the historic and contemporary effects of racism, create inclusive acknowledgement of histories, uproot local injustices, and promote racial healing. The fund will be administered by the state Treasurer and receive appropriations, bond proceeds, gifts, grants, and donations, with any unexpended funds carrying over to the next fiscal year. The Treasurer must annually report on the fund's expenditures to the legislature.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/10/2022)

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