Bill > H808

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Census Equity Commission to ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count, with a focus on undercounted communities such as communities of color, immigrants, low-income individuals, and persons experiencing homelessness. The commission is responsible for developing and implementing census outreach programs to increase awareness, educate residents, address concerns, and engage undercounted communities. The commission is required to submit interim, final, and post-implementation reports on their census outreach efforts and recommendations for improvement. The bill also mandates that at least 40% of the funds spent on census outreach programs must be directed towards undercounted communities.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H808