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MD HB409State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act)
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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act) FOR the purpose of establishing the Maryland Reparations Commission to develop and administer a program for the provision of compensatory benefits to the descendants of individuals enslaved in the State; providing that any individual whose ancestors were enslaved in the State is eligible to receive benefits administered by the Commission; requiring State agencies to assist the Commission in a certain manner; requiring the Commission to pay certain cash sums to certain applicants and to reimburse certain applicants for certain tuition payments; and generally relating to the Maryland Reparations Commission. BY adding to Article - State Government Section 9-3801 through 9-3808 to be under the new subtitle “Subtitle 38. Maryland Reparations Commission” Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act, establishes the Maryland Reparations Commission to develop and administer a program providing compensatory benefits to the descendants of individuals enslaved in the state. The bill outlines the composition of the Commission, which includes representatives from various organizations and state agencies, as well as appointees by the Governor and the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus. The Commission is tasked with creating an application process, determining eligibility based on evidence of descent from enslaved individuals, and providing cash payments and tuition reimbursements to eligible applicants. The bill also requires the Governor to include sufficient funding in the annual budget to cover the Commission's activities and payments to applicants.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 03/13/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0409?ys=2023RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb0409_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0409f.pdf |
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