SB 518: Descendants of enslaved persons: reparations.

The bill establishes the Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery within the Department, under the control of the Deputy Director. The bureau will create divisions for genealogy, education and outreach, and legal affairs to verify descendant status, provide education, and handle legal matters. The bureau will collect, store, and disclose personal and genetic information, and receive funds from federal, state, and local grants, as well as nongovernmental entities. The bill makes implementation contingent upon legislative appropriation and includes findings and declarations regarding access to public meetings and writings.