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MI HCR0025
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia Johnson
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AI Summary
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Declares racism a public health crisis in Michigan, citing disproportionate COVID-19 death rates among Black residents (40% of state deaths despite comprising 14% of population) and long-standing health disparities.
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Documents historical and ongoing racism including redlining practices, the Flint water crisis, and systemic inequities in housing, food access, incarceration, and economic opportunity that contribute to poor health outcomes.
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Commits the Legislature to collaboratively develop strategy with the Governor to address, fund, and support solutions reducing racism's long-term impact on quality of life and health for Michigan citizens of color.
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References Governor Whitmer's Executive Order 2020-55 establishing the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities to examine contributing factors and recommend policy changes.
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Directs copies of resolution be sent to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Chief Medical Executive, and Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to declare that racism is a public health crisis in the state of Michigan and commit the Legislature to action and collaboration with the Governor to promote racial equity and justice throughout the entire state of Michigan.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy
6/4/2020