SO DUMB: California Now Planning to Force Companies to Disclose ‘Historic Links to Slavery’

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SO DUMB: California Now Planning to Force Companies to Disclose ‘Historic Links to Slavery’

TL;DR

  • California is considering Assembly Bill 2599, requiring companies with over $100 million in annual sales to disclose historical ties to slavery.
  • The bill mandates searching records for evidence of involvement in buying, selling, or financially supporting slave transactions.
  • Insurance companies are pushing back, arguing that a similar California law already exists.
  • The measure's implementation is dependent on the Legislature allocating funds for it.
  • The California Civil Rights Department would manage a digital platform for these disclosures.
  • Some reparations advocates see the bill as progress, while others are skeptical of its impact.
  • Critics suggest the bill may encourage further business departures from California.