NY S08155

Renames the "Office of Minority Health" to the "Office of Health Equity" within the Department of Health.

Renames the "Minority Health Council" to the "Health Equity Council" and redefines its advisory role to focus on vulnerable populations.

Establishes comprehensive definitions including "vulnerable populations," "health equity," "health disparities," and "social determinants of health" to guide the office's work.

Expands the office's duties to collaborate with state agencies and stakeholders to address health disparities through data collection, health promotion, grant coordination, research support, and community strategic planning.

Requires biennial reports to the governor and legislature on office activities, progress, and health status analysis of vulnerable populations in racially and ethnically diverse areas.