The bill establishes the Task Force on Institutional Discrimination in Health Care within the Department of Health, aimed at studying and evaluating the reasons behind unequal health care outcomes among patients of different races and socioeconomic classes. The task force will consist of 19 members, including representatives from various health and legal departments, as well as public members with expertise in relevant issues. Appointments to the task force must be made within 30 days of the bill's enactment, and members will serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for necessary expenses.
The task force is tasked with reviewing existing research and data on health disparities and identifying specific policies to address these inequalities, which may include institutional analyses and training on racism in the medical field. It is required to issue a report with its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature within six months of organizing, after which the task force will dissolve 30 days post-report issuance. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.