S1505
An Act relative to LGBTQ+ health disparities
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Bill overview
This bill addresses health disparities experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Massachusetts. It aims to improve access to and quality of healthcare services for this population by examining the root causes of these disparities and promoting equitable health outcomes. The legislation supports efforts to understand and mitigate these challenges through data collection and potential policy recommendations. It also seeks to align healthcare practices with the specific needs of LGBTQ+ communities.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Public Health to study LGBTQ+ health disparities in Massachusetts.
- Supports data collection efforts to better understand health outcomes within the LGBTQ+ community.
- Encourages healthcare providers to implement culturally competent practices.
- May lead to recommendations for policies and programs to address identified disparities.
- Connects this legislation to a related study order (S2931).
Who is affected
- LGBTQ+ individuals in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers in Massachusetts
- The Department of Public Health in Massachusetts
- Public health officials in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study to identify and analyze health disparities.
- It promotes culturally competent healthcare practices.
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Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill S.1505 194th (Current)
An Act relative to LGBTQ+ health disparities
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1505) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to LGBTQ health equity. Public Health.
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1505
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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