Legislation - SB0776

Title: Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment
Sponsored by: Senator Smith
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis

Synopsis

Establishing the Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children to research the history, operations, and resident deaths at the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children and provide a complete and public accounting of the children who died and were buried on the grounds; and requiring the Commission to submit a final report to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2029.

Committees

Original:: Judicial Proceedings

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

Creates a Task Force or Commission

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2026 Legislative Date 2/06/2026 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/12/2026 Action Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/06/2026	2/06/2026	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment
Senate	2/12/2026	2/12/2026	Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

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