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 economic benefits of slavery and institutional racism, develop criteria for distributing compensation, and issue a formal apology for historical injustices, including the military enslavement of Dred and Harriet Scott and the impact of systemic racism on Black communities in Minnesota.

Additionally, the advisory council will consist of 19 voting members, with a focus on including descendants of enslaved individuals and those with lived experiences of racial discrimination. The council is tasked with establishing goals, monitoring progress, and reporting annually on the distribution of grants and the impact of funded projects. The bill also includes appropriations of $100 million for fiscal year 2026 to support the council's work and the Minnesota Migration Act account. Overall, the legislation aims to address historical injustices and systemic racism while providing reparative measures for affected communities.