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MD HB594

MD HB594
State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act)


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Introduced
01/31/2022
In Committee
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act)

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Maryland Reparations Commission, which will develop and administer a program to provide compensatory benefits to descendants of individuals enslaved in the state. The commission consists of representatives from various organizations and state agencies, as well as members appointed by the governor and the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus. The commission is tasked with creating an application process, establishing procedures for evaluating evidence of descent from enslaved individuals, and determining the amount of cash payments and other benefits to be provided to eligible applicants. The bill also requires the governor to include sufficient funding in the annual budget to carry out the commission's responsibilities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

House Health and Government Operations Hearing (13:30 3/1/2022 ) (on 03/01/2022)

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