An Act to ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count

This bill creates the Massachusetts Census Equity Commission to improve the accuracy of future federal census counts in the state. The commission will consist of 29 members, including state officials, local city and town council representatives, and community advocates, with a focus on reaching groups that are often undercounted. These undercounted groups include people experiencing homelessness, immigrants, racial and ethnic minorities, low-income individuals, and residents of rural areas. The commission is tasked with ensuring that all residents are counted during the census, which directly affects how federal funding and political representation are distributed.