Establishes New Jersey Commission on Health Equity.

New Jersey's S 777 establishes a permanent New Jersey Commission on Health Equity within the Department of Health. The commission, composed of 27 members including state agency heads and legislative appointees, will develop strategies to address health disparities caused by institutional racism. It directly affects communities of color, working-class residents, and people with disabilities who experience worse health outcomes due to systemic inequities. The bill defines a "health equity framework" to guide collaborative efforts across state agencies, aiming to reduce disparities in areas like maternal health, chronic disease, and access to care. The commission will operate under the state's Department of Health, building on findings that racism is a public health crisis.