S 2329 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Resolve establishing a commission on artistic representation in the People’s House

This bill creates a special commission to review art and exhibits at the Massachusetts State House. The commission, composed of 12 appointed members including representatives from cultural groups, tribal leaders, and state arts organizations, will identify racially or culturally insensitive artwork and recommend changes. Key tasks include assessing existing displays, suggesting new diverse artwork for unused spaces, and proposing replacements for historical portraits of pre-1900 governors and statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection. The commission must submit its final report by June 1, 2028, with recommendations for updating the State House's artistic representation.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 1, 2025
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
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1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Julian Cyr
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Cape and Islands