An Act relative to diversity, equity, and inclusion
This bill requires every state and quasi-state agency in Massachusetts to create and maintain a senior-level position titled Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The law mandates that these agencies establish the role to oversee diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within their operations. By creating this specific leadership position, the legislation aims to ensure that these issues are addressed at the highest level of each agency.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nick Collins
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Worrell
DDemocratic
Co
Chynah Tyler
DDemocratic
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