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MA H3957

Compelling the president and fellows of Harvard College to divest from fossil fuel


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Introduced
07/14/2021
In Committee
07/14/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to compelling the president and fellows of Harvard College to divest from fossil fuel. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to prohibit the president and fellows of Harvard College from directly or indirectly investing the college's funds in any entity that produces fossil fuels, including coal, oil, or natural gas. The bill cites the state constitution and the need to address the climate emergency and protect the commonwealth's natural resources as the rationale for this divestment requirement.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5174 (on 09/01/2022)

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