H2501
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 examine and understand the specific health challenges faced by this community, with the goal of informing policies and interventions to improve their well-being. The bill will likely involve a hearing to gather information and perspectives on these disparities. Ultimately, the legislation seeks to promote equitable access to healthcare and address the root causes of these health differences.
Key provisions
- Establish a process to investigate LGBTQ+ health disparities in Massachusetts.
- Schedule a hearing to gather information and perspectives on these disparities.
- Inform the development of policies and interventions to improve LGBTQ+ health outcomes.
- Focus on identifying and addressing specific health challenges within the LGBTQ+ community.
Who is affected
- LGBTQ+ individuals in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers in Massachusetts
- Public health officials in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Samantha Montaño
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Bill H.2501 194th (Current)
An Act relative to LGBTQ+ health disparities
By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2501) of Samantha Montaño relative to LGBTQ+ health disparities. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Samantha Montaño Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.2501
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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