The proposed bill establishes the Minnesota Migration Act and the Minnesota Migration Act account, which will be funded through appropriations to the commissioner of human rights. The account is intended to support the administration of grants aimed at providing reparations to American descendants of chattel slavery residing in Minnesota. The bill outlines the creation of the Minnesota Migration Act Advisory Council, which will analyze the historical economic benefits derived from slavery and institutional racism, and develop criteria for distributing compensation to affected individuals and communities. The council will also be responsible for issuing a formal apology for past injustices, including the military enslavement of Dred and Harriet Scott and the impact of systemic racism on Black communities in Minnesota.

Additionally, the bill mandates the advisory council to report annually on its activities, including the distribution of grants and the measurable outcomes of funded projects. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to address the lingering effects of slavery and systemic discrimination, with a focus on creating generational wealth for descendants of chattel slavery. The bill appropriates $100 million for fiscal year 2026 to support the council's initiatives and the associated reparations efforts.