H.C.R. 145 Summary

• Department of Health requested to collect sexual orientation and gender identity data through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, including CDC-approved modules where available.

• Department of Health requested to publish detailed annual reports on Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System results and comprehensive reports on health outcomes for LGBTQ+ populations compared to general population.

• Department of Health requested to include Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data in comprehensive reports every three years, subject to privacy laws.

• Department of Education requested to collect sexual orientation and gender identity data from public and charter school students through the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System and transmit data to Department of Health.

• Department of Education prohibited from passing costs of administering the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System to individual schools, and all reports to be posted on Department of Health website.