HB 1587: Historical Records Concerning Enslaved Individuals
GENERAL BILL by Driskell ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Eskamani ; Harris
Historical Records Concerning Enslaved Individuals; Prohibits certain acts relating to sale & trade of enslaved individuals; provides exceptions; establishes specified penalties for violations of this act; granting DOS responsibility to oversee this act; granting Attorney General power to bring civil actions for violations; requires DOS to use existing state resources to fund this act; requires DOS to establish online reporting system for certain purpose.
Effective Date: 7/1/2025
Last Action: 3/5/2025 House - Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/5/2025 House - Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/4/2025 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 3/5/2025 | House |
• Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Government Operations Subcommittee |
