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California Leads on Slavery Disclosure Bill | Dayton News
California is poised to become the first state to require major corporations—those earning over $100 million annually—to disclose historical ties to slavery, thanks to the newly passed Truth in Disclosure Act. Set to take effect by January 2028, the bill mandates a public online archive and targets industries like banking, insurance, and shipping with deep roots in the antebellum economy. Spearheaded by the California Legislative Black Caucus and informed by a state Reparations Task Force, the legislation aims to illuminate hidden histories—even if direct reparations remain politically…
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