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MA H2681

MA H2681
Ensuring equitable representation in the Commonwealth

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require that government agencies make certain demographic data available to the public. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill requires government agencies in Massachusetts to collect and report detailed demographic data on the race and ethnicity of residents, using specific categories for major Asian, Pacific Islander, Black or African American, Latino, and White or Caucasian groups. The data, excluding personal identifying information, must be made publicly available in accordance with state and federal privacy laws. The Executive Office of Administration and Finance will establish regulations and guidelines for the data collection and reporting process, and an annual public hearing and progress report will be provided. The bill aims to ensure more equitable representation and data transparency for the Commonwealth's diverse population.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (43)

Joseph Boncore (D),  Dan Cahill (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Nick Collins (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Daniel Cullinane (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Marcos Devers (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Nika Elugardo (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carlos González (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Russell Holmes (D),  Dan Hunt (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  Ed Kennedy (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jay Livingstone (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Rady Mom (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Maria Robinson (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Jon Santiago (D),  Paul Schmid (D),  José Tosado (D),  Chynah Tyler (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Andy Vargas (D),  Aaron Vega (D),  Bud Williams (D),  Donald Wong (R), 

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/05/2020)
(6 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2681
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2681.pdf
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