What is a Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement (REIS)?
A racial and ethnic impact statement (REIS) is an informational tool for legislators which will project the likely impact of a proposed bill on racial and ethnic disparities (i.e. if the law would widen disparities, narrow disparities, or have no detectable impact on disparities). Commission REIS analysts utilize available state, national, regional, and/or local data as appropriate to conduct assessments and provide impact statements.