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MA S1651

MA S1651
Relative to the divestment of state pension funds from nuclear weapons


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the divestment of state pension funds from nuclear weapons. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (PRIM Board) to divest state pension funds from companies involved in the development, testing, production, or trade of nuclear weapons or nuclear weapon systems. The bill defines key terms such as "nuclear weapon producer" and "nuclear material," and outlines the divestment process, including the requirement to sell all publicly-traded and non-publicly-traded securities of identified nuclear weapon producers within 12 months. The bill also provides exemptions and protections for the PRIM Board regarding its compliance with the divestment mandate, and requires annual reporting on the divestment activities.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2610 (on 02/08/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1651
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1651.pdf
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