Resolve increasing diagnostic testing preparedness

This bill establishes a special legislative commission to study Massachusetts' public and private diagnostic testing infrastructure and recommend ways to improve preparedness for future health emergencies. The commission will include representatives from various sectors, such as hospitals, universities, laboratories, and healthcare providers, and will be chaired by the state's commissioner of public health. Its main tasks involve creating an inventory of existing testing assets, identifying potential surge capacity, addressing access barriers for vulnerable populations, and developing a plan for a reserve of testing supplies and equipment. The commission must hold its first meeting by July 1, 2023, and submit its final report with recommendations to the legislature by February 1, 2024.