An Act establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts

This bill establishes a special commission to study the issue of reparations for descendants of enslaved people in Massachusetts. It would create a 15-member commission appointed by the governor and legislature to research the historical and ongoing impacts of slavery and systemic racism in the state. The commission would examine potential reparative measures and submit a final report with recommendations to the legislature by 2025. The bill does not implement any reparations program itself, only authorizes a study of the topic for Massachusetts residents.