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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-64.1-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Commission for Health Advocacy and Equity Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-64.1-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the following meanings: (1) “Commission” means the commission of health advocacy and equity; formerly entitled the minority health advisory committee. (2) “Community-based health agency” means an organization that prov…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-64.1-3. Renaming and establishment
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(a) The minority health advisory committee established by the Rhode Island department of health pursuant to the goals of chapter 23-64 is hereby renamed the commission for health advocacy and equity. The director of the department of health shall appoint twenty (20) individuals w…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-64.1-4. Purpose
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(a) The purpose of the commission for health advocacy and equity shall be: (1) To advocate for the integration of all relevant activities of the state to achieve health equity; (2) To provide direct advice to the director of health, and indirect advice to the department’s senior …