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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 374 FILED ON: 1/8/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 3602
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Christopher J. Worrell
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act creating a commission establishing a Massachusetts Caribbean American Cultural
Center.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :DATE ADDED:Christopher J. Worrell5th Suffolk1/8/2025 1 of 2
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 374 FILED ON: 1/8/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 3602
By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3602) of
Christopher J. Worrell for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the
General Court) relative to establishing a statewide Massachusetts Caribbean American cultural
center in the city of Boston. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act creating a commission establishing a Massachusetts Caribbean American Cultural
Center.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 SECTION 1. (a) There shall be a special legislative commission established pursuant to
2section 2A of chapter 4 of the General Laws to investigate and study the feasibility of
3establishing a statewide Massachusetts Caribbean American Cultural Center in the City of
4Boston.
5 (b) The commission shall investigate and study various methods for establishing a
6Massachusetts Caribbean American Cultural Center in the City of Boston, including, but not
7limited to, the creation of a nonprofit organization to oversee the construction and management
8of the Massachusetts Caribbean American Cultural Center. The commission shall consider the
9representation of the over 300-year history of Caribbeans in the Commonwealth of
10Massachusetts and shall evaluate the costs associated with each method.
11 SECTION 2. (a) The commission shall be composed of the following members: 2 of 2
12 (1) three members of the House of Representatives, three of whom shall be of Caribbean
13descent or represent a district with a significant population of Caribbean people, two of whom
14shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and one of whom shall be
15appointed by the House Minority Leader;
16 (2) three members of the Senate, three of whom shall be of Caribbean descent or
17represent a district with a significant population of Caribbean people, two of whom shall be
18appointed by the Senate President, and one of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Minority
19Leader;
20 (3) one person to be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Boston;
21 (4) one person to be appointed by the Governor; and
22 (5) not more than fifteen additional members from across the Commonwealth of
23Massachusetts, whose appointments shall be considered and approved by three members of the
24House of Representatives and three members of the Senate. The commission shall elect two co-
25chairs from among its members.
26 (b) All appointments to the commission shall be made no later than June 30, 2026.
27 SECTION 3. The commission shall submit its findings, including any recommendations
28for legislation, to the clerks of the House of Representatives and the Senate no later than
29December 31, 2026.