Bill > S2740

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new subsection that establishes responsibilities for the State House commission and curator. Specifically, the commission will be tasked with developing a comprehensive master plan for restoring and preserving the State House and its surrounding grounds. The bill requires a review of the State House art collection to identify potentially racially or culturally insensitive images that might need removal. Additionally, the commission must identify unused wall and floor spaces within the State House that could be used to display art from underrepresented communities and highlight important historical contributions made by diverse individuals and groups in Massachusetts. The ultimate goal is to create a more inclusive and representative artistic environment that better reflects the commonwealth's demographic and historical diversity, which will be achieved by soliciting and commissioning new art, murals, statues, plaques, and other artistic representations throughout the State House.

Budget and Finance

Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2740