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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the preparation and availability of health disparities/equity impact statements. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote health equity by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to annually identify and evaluate the impact of major state initiatives on racial and ethnic health disparities. The bill mandates the preparation of "health disparities/equity impact statements" that assess the potential positive or negative impacts of these initiatives, including quantifiable impacts and evaluation benchmarks. These statements will be publicly posted and submitted to the legislature, providing transparency and accountability around the state's efforts to address health inequities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1147 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1147.pdf |
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