An Act to cure us of the liabilities that ultimately restricted equity

HD 3865 establishes a 15-member commission to study and develop reparative justice proposals for descendants of enslaved people in Massachusetts (defined as "American Freedmen" under the 13th Amendment). The commission will document historical harms like housing segregation, educational inequality, and wealth gaps, then propose specific remedies including payments, education assistance, and tax credits. It must submit a final report with implementation recommendations - including eligibility criteria and draft legislation - within two years. The bill directly affects the American Freedmen class, defined as descendants of those emancipated by 1865 or earlier, and requires the commission to include majority representation from this community.