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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to advance health equity and to establish a secretary of equity. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to advance health equity in Massachusetts. It establishes a Secretary of Equity and an Executive Office of Equity to lead efforts towards equity, diversity, and inclusion across state government. The bill requires the collection and analysis of disaggregated data to track population-level outcomes, develops equity impact analyses, and creates health equity zones to address inequities in specific geographic areas. It also incorporates health equity into the duties and decision-making of various state health agencies and programs, such as the Health Policy Commission and MassHealth. Additionally, the bill requires healthcare professionals to complete health equity continuing education and establishes programs to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage to certain immigrant populations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (32)
Judith García (D)*,
Bud Williams (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Carlos González (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Kristin Kassner (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Francisco Paulino (D),
Adrianne Ramos (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Estela Reyes (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Dawne Shand (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Chris Worrell (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S799 (on 04/08/2024)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Health Manpower and Training
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1250 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1250.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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