AB 3121 (2020) established a statewide reparations task force. The 2023 final report recommended direct payments and systemic remedies. BDAS was subsequently proposed to administer implementation. Legislative debate ongoing over funding mechanisms.
Senate Bill 267 established a commission to study the effects of slavery and propose remedies. The commission has held public hearings across the state and is compiling a formal report for the General Assembly.
Governor Hochul signed legislation creating a commission to study the impact of slavery on New Yorkers and recommend remedies including direct payments, community investments, and formal apologies.
Legislation introduced in the Michigan legislature to create a task force studying the lingering effects of slavery and systemic racism. Bill referred to committee; advocates pushing for floor vote.
First U.S. municipality to fund and distribute reparations. Phase one offers $25,000 housing grants to Black residents affected by discriminatory housing policies from 1919–1969. Funded via cannabis tax revenue.
Town council established a committee to research the town's history with slavery and discrimination and develop reparations recommendations for the community. Public meetings have been held throughout 2023–2024.
Mayor Melvin Carter signed an executive order establishing a reparations commission to recommend programs addressing racial wealth gaps rooted in discriminatory policies including redlining and urban renewal displacement.
Mayor Jorge Elorza signed an executive order in 2020 creating a task force to study ways to address disparities rooted in slavery and systemic racism. Rhode Island was a major hub of the transatlantic slave trade.
Originally introduced by Rep. John Conyers in 1989, reintroduced in every Congress since. H.R. 40 would establish a commission to study the impact of slavery and recommend remedies. Named for "40 acres and a mule." Passed House Judiciary Committee in 2021 for first time; stalled in full House.
Senate companion bill introduced by Sen. Cory Booker and co-sponsors. Would create the same study commission as H.R. 40 to examine slavery's legacy and propose remedies. Has not received committee hearing.
Executive orders on racial equity signed in 2021 directed federal agencies to review and address policies with discriminatory effects. Advocates pressing current and future administrations to directly address reparations via executive authority.
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Reparations Commission developed a ten-point plan demanding reparations from European nations for native genocide and the transatlantic slave trade. Items include full reparatory justice, repatriation support, cultural institutions, and debt cancellation for small island states.
The African Union and its member states have advanced reparations advocacy through the Agenda 2063 framework. The AU Diaspora Division actively coordinates with global reparations organizations pushing for formal acknowledgment and compensation from Western nations.
MPs have brought forward debates in Westminster Hall calling on the UK government to formally study reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. Government has resisted formal commitments but pressure from CARICOM nations continues to mount.
California BDAS framework legislation advanced in committee; debate over funding levels continues in Sacramento.
StateCARICOM delegation met with European Parliament representatives to renew calls for the Ten-Point Plan to be formally addressed.
DiasporaEvanston, IL issued Phase 2 grants; city council voted to expand eligibility criteria to include additional affected households.
LocalH.R. 40 reintroduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's successor; co-sponsor count growing.
FederalNew York Commission released interim findings; public comment period opened through January 2025.
StateUK MPs secured Westminster Hall debate on reparations; government spokesperson declined to commit to formal study.
DiasporaSt. Paul Commission delivered preliminary report to mayor; full recommendations expected by end of year.
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