An Act establishing the executive office of structural racism

This bill creates a new executive office dedicated to addressing structural racism within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The office would be led by a secretary appointed by the governor who has the authority to coordinate racial equity strategies across state agencies and review existing laws for discriminatory impacts. Key duties include analyzing how current rules affect communities of color in areas like housing, health, and employment, as well as publishing findings on issues such as incarceration rates and behavioral health disparities. The office would also have direct access to state agency records without needing prior approval to conduct its analysis or release its reports.