Bill > HB2995

This bill establishes a 15-member Task Force on Reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent, with members appointed by the Senate President, House Speaker, and Governor, representing diverse backgrounds including civil rights advocates, labor organizations, faith communities, academic institutions, and civic groups. The task force is charged with studying and developing proposals for both financial and non-financial reparations, focusing on identifying historical harm caused by systemic discrimination across 12 specific categories such as enslavement, racial terror, housing segregation, educational inequity, and the wealth gap. The task force will develop an interim report for public review, explore methods to eliminate racial bias in employment and cultural sectors, and potentially recommend compensation for individuals who have suffered from anti-Black healthcare systems and treatments. Members of the Legislative Assembly will serve in an advisory, non-voting capacity, and the task force is required to submit a report with potential legislative recommendations by September 15, 2026. State agencies are directed to assist the task force in its work, and the task force will be automatically repealed on December 31, 2026, taking effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns.

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