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Introduced
05/11/2020
05/11/2020
In Committee
07/27/2020
07/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce racial disparities in maternal health, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2697).
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special legislative commission to examine and make recommendations to reduce or eliminate racial disparities in maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission will consist of 20 members, including legislators, state officials, medical professionals, and community representatives, and will investigate best practices, barriers to care, the impact of racism, data availability, and insurance coverage related to maternal health. The commission will hold public hearings and file a report with recommendations within one year of the bill's effective date.
Sponsors (26)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
José Tosado (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (J)
Last Action
Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (on 07/27/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2697 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2697.pdf |
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