Bill
H 3324
Overview: H 3324 - African-American Confederate Veterans MonumentPurpose and Intent: This bill proposes the creation of a monument to honor African-American individuals who served
Overview: H 3324 - African-American Confederate Veterans Monument
Purpose and Intent: This bill proposes the creation of a monument to honor African-American individuals who served in the Confederate armed forces during the American Civil War.
Key Provisions:
- Directs the Massachusetts Civil War Monuments Commission to design, construct, and install a new monument on the grounds of the State House.
- Specifies that the monument should recognize the service and sacrifice of African-American Confederate soldiers, sailors, and support personnel.
- Allocates $500,000 in state funding for the planning, construction, and maintenance of the monument.
- Requires the commission to consult with relevant historical societies and community organizations in the monument's development.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The monument would recognize the often-overlooked contributions of African-Americans who fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War.
- Historians, civil rights groups, and the general public may have differing perspectives on the appropriateness and messaging of such a monument.
- The $500,000 in state funding would be allocated from the general budget to support the monument's creation and upkeep.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary for further review and consideration. If passed, the monument would need to be designed, constructed, and installed within the next 18-24 months.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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