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This bill establishes a permanent Commission on the Status of Transgender People in Massachusetts, composed of 21 members appointed from various LGBTQ+ and community organizations. The commission will be diverse, including at least 11 transgender individuals with representation from different age groups, backgrounds, and experiences. Members will serve three-year terms without compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses. The commission's primary responsibilities include conducting an ongoing study of matters affecting transgender people, serving as a liaison between government and interest groups, providing information and recommendations on transgender issues, and promoting collaboration among transgender organizations. The commission will have the power to recommend policies, select an executive director, establish regional chapters, and hold public meetings. They will meet monthly, with state leaders invited to attend on a rotating basis, and will submit an annual report to the governor and legislative clerks by June 2nd each year. The commission will be an independent state agency with the ability to request information from state agencies and accept funds from various sources to support its work, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to understanding and improving the status of transgender people in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2725