Bill > H1267

This bill aims to promote responsible investment and prevent genocide. It would prohibit the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from consenting to trade agreements with nations where genocide is occurring, as declared by the Commonwealth, the United States, or the United Nations. The bill also requires the executive director of the international trade office to annually assess international trading partners with a history of genocide or suspected genocide, and to prioritize trading with nations that have taken affirmative steps to acknowledge and address prior acts of genocide within their borders. Additionally, the bill restricts the investment of public pension funds in banks, financial institutions, and companies involved in the manufacture, distribution, or sale of firearms, munitions, and other military equipment for use in countries where genocide is occurring.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1267