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This bill establishes a permanent Commission on the Status of Transgender People in Massachusetts, consisting of 20 members representing diverse transgender-focused organizations and communities. The commission will be composed of at least 10 transgender persons from various backgrounds, including representatives from LGBTQ+ health, elder support, student advocacy, homelessness services, domestic violence support, incarceration support, sex worker support, disability services, immigration assistance, antipoverty efforts, and veteran services. Members will serve three-year terms, be selected through an open application process, and will not receive compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses. The commission's primary responsibilities include conducting ongoing studies about transgender people's status, serving as a liaison between government and interest groups, identifying qualified transgender individuals for government positions, assessing state agency programs, advising on legislation, and promoting collaboration among transgender organizations. The commission will meet monthly, with state leadership invited to attend on a rotating basis, and will submit an annual report to the governor and state legislative clerks. Additionally, the commission will have the power to solicit information, accept funds, and establish regional chapters to support its mission of improving the status of transgender people in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2155