Budget Amendment ID: FY2017-S4-354.1

Further EHS 354.1

Office of Health Equity

Messrs. Barrett and Lewis moved that the amendment be amended in section 2, in item 4000-0300, by adding to the end thereof the following:- "which office shall coordinate all activities of the commonwealth to reduce or eliminate health and healthcare disparities based on racial or ethnic grouping, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, age, or mental health; cognitive, sensory, or physical disability; sexual orientation or gender identity; geographic location; or other characteristics subject to discrimination or exclusion"