H 3052 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act promoting the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the Commonwealth

This bill creates a permanent commission to study and support the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in Massachusetts. The commission will consist of eleven members appointed by various state officials, including the governor, legislative leaders, and the attorney general, who must live in the state and show a commitment to the Muslim American community. Serving three-year terms without pay, the group will conduct research, advise government bodies on relevant legislation, and promote cooperation between the state and the Muslim community. Additionally, the commission will assess how state programs affect American Muslims and recommend qualified individuals for government positions.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Dec 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Dec 23, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Dec 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Jul 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Jul 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Amendment (changing reporting date to Tuesday December 31, 2024) adopted, pending concurrence
upper
May 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

Sponsors