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MA H2591

MA H2591
Requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms


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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

Relative to requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) and the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (PRIM), which manage public pension funds in Massachusetts, to divest from companies that derive more than 15% of their revenue from the manufacture or sale of ammunition, firearms, or firearm accessories for non-law enforcement or non-military purposes. The bill defines key terms such as "ammunition," "firearm," and "firearm accessory," and provides a process for the public funds to identify and regularly update a list of "scrutinized companies" that meet the divestment criteria. The bill also grants the public funds legal protections for their divestment actions, requires them to report on their divestment activities, and allows for limited reinvestment in certain circumstances.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4518 (on 04/04/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2591
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2591.pdf
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