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MA S1472

Addressing the inequitable impacts of the pandemic on Black and Latinx individuals with autism


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to address the inequitable impacts of the pandemic on Black and Latinx individuals with autism. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to address the inequitable impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black and Latinx individuals with autism. It proposes amending an existing law to require the state's Autism Commission to implement recommendations to address these disparities, including periodic benchmarks and cost estimates for a coordinated system-wide response. The bill also requires the Commission to obtain and investigate data on the services and supports provided to individuals with autism by different racial, ethnic, language, sex, and economic groups, and to investigate the pandemic's inequitable impact on Black and Latinx individuals with autism to address such inequities during the recovery process. Additionally, the bill directs the Commission to consider any regulatory and legislative action necessary to address these inequities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2770 (on 03/17/2022)

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