H1417

To advance health equity

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes an Executive Office of Equity to advance health equity in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes an Executive Office of Equity to lead efforts toward equity, diversity, and inclusion across state government. The office will develop multi-year strategic plans to advance equity within each executive office. It also creates an advisory board to provide recommendations on health equity initiatives. The bill mandates the development of equity impact analyses and health equity data dashboards. It establishes a Health Equity Zone Trust Fund to support initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 15, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

Accompanied H1416

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Oct 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026