Bill > S2029

This bill aims to promote gender and racial diversity on public boards and commissions in Massachusetts. It defines "Diverse" individuals as those who self-identify as female, an underrepresented minority (such as Black, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American), or LGBTQ+. The bill requires public boards and commissions to strive for at least 50% female members and at least 30% underrepresented minority or LGBTQ+ members, adjusting these percentages based on updated census data. Appointing authorities must make efforts to recruit and appoint diverse members, and boards and commissions must report on their diversity metrics annually. The governor's office will publish these diversity reports to track progress and identify any boards or commissions that have not met the diversity goals.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2029