Bill > S1358

This bill aims to promote LGBTQ health equity in Massachusetts. It requires state agencies that collect demographic information from residents to include voluntary and anonymous questions about sexual orientation and gender identity in their data collection. The bill mandates the development of training programs and manuals for agency staff on how to properly collect this information, and requires agencies to review their forms and systems to update them with these new demographic questions. Additionally, the agencies must publish annual reports on the data collected, and evaluate their services based on this information. The bill also includes provisions to protect the privacy of students and families served by Massachusetts public schools.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1358