Maryland Governor Vetoes Reparations Bill, Says It’s Not Time for Another Study

The proposed forms of reparations included monetary compensation, property tax rebates, and assistance with home down payments.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks during the Veterans and Military Council meeting at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the last day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has vetoed a bill that would have established a commission to explore reparations for slavery.

In a veto message issued on May 16, Moore noted that the state has already approved at least two commissions to study this matter and said that “it’s not the time for further study.”