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MA H2309

To advance health and well-being for all Massachusetts residents


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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 require state agencies to adopt, measure, and report on well-being and climate mitigation measures across sectors for future programs and policies at the state level. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill requires state agencies in Massachusetts to adopt a framework for advancing equitable health and well-being, consistent with the Healthy People 2030 definitions and goals set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Each agency must develop a plan to mitigate climate change and measure well-being, well-being adjusted life years, and other recommended measures. The agencies must use these well-being measures to guide their assessments, decision-making, and evaluation of programs and policies related to climate change mitigation and equitable health and well-being. The agencies must submit their initial plans within one year and provide annual progress reports to the legislature. The data, plans, and reports must be shared with the public in a user-friendly format.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)

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