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MA S2704
MA S2704Designating July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day, also known as Quock Walker Day
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Introduced
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
In Committee
02/22/2022
02/22/2022
Crossed Over
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Designating July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day, also known as Quock Walker Day
AI Summary
This bill designates July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day, also known as Quock Walker Day, in recognition of the significant contributions made by Quock Walker to abolish slavery in the commonwealth. It also references the Quock Walker Cases, which culminated in the Supreme Judicial Court's declaration that slavery was incompatible with the state's constitution, and recommends that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Sponsors (8)
Mike Barrett (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Rules (S)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2704 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2704.pdf |
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