The fate of Senate Bill 435, which would require California departments to collect and release disaggregated data for Indigenous and Latinx nations, is now up to Governor Gavin Newsom. With over 60 statewide organizations in support, and after the unanimous passing of the bill through the Assembly and Senate, the bill is awaiting Newsom’s signature.
Mar Velez, director of policy for the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC), said during a press briefing on Thursday that the bill is critical for improving health data collection for the state’s diverse Latino community, which makes up 40% of the state’s total population.
“California can achieve and advance health equity, representation, and empowerment for these communities.”
