Supporters of a bill to create a commission to study reparations for slavery in Maryland rallied outside Gov. Wes Moore‘s residence, urging him to sign the legislation, according to the Associated Press.
The measure, passed with strong Democratic support in both chambers, proposes studying potential reparations such as monetary compensation, tax rebates, and fee waivers.
Advocates emphasized the importance of acknowledging Maryland’s legacy of slavery and systemic racism, noting that the bill only initiates a study, not mandated action.
Moore, Maryland’s first Black governor, has expressed concern over the lingering impact of racism but has not publicly committed to signing the bill.
If left unsigned, it could still become law.
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