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MA H1709
MA H1709An act relative to the disclosure of participation in the slave trade in the Commonwealth
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/09/2018
04/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the disclosure of participation in the slave trade by companies under contract with the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill requires companies that have entered into contracts with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to disclose any historical participation or investment in the slave trade, including profits derived from slavery and the issuance of slaveholder insurance policies during the slavery era prior to 1889. The bill defines key terms such as "company," "contract," "enslaved person," "participation," and "slaveholder" to provide context. The Secretary of Administration and Finance, state agencies, and state authorities are tasked with enforcing the affidavit requirement for companies to certify their research into these historical records and disclose any findings.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1709 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1709.pdf |
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