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H 3348

An Act establishing the executive office of structural racism

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Russell Holmes and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts bill creates an executive office to identify and address systemic racial inequities across state government agencies and programs.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 3348

Legislative bill overview

H 3348 proposes creating a new executive office within Massachusetts state government dedicated to addressing structural racism. The bill would establish institutional capacity to identify, analyze, and develop policy responses to systemic racial inequities across state agencies and programs.

Why is this important

Structural racism—embedded patterns in institutions, laws, and practices that disadvantage racial minorities—affects health outcomes, economic opportunity, criminal justice, education, and housing. Creating a dedicated office could centralize data collection, coordination across agencies, and policy development on these interconnected issues, potentially influencing how state resources are allocated and programs are designed.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope: "Structural racism" lacks statutory definition in the bill text, creating ambiguity about what the office would investigate and potentially enabling disagreement about which policies constitute racism versus neutral design
  • Government expansion costs: Critics may question whether a new executive office is necessary versus tasking existing agencies, while supporters argue dedicated focus requires dedicated resources
  • Measurement and accountability: Establishing metrics to evaluate the office's effectiveness and determine which policies to change based on its recommendations remains procedurally unclear

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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