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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "person with a developmental disability" in Massachusetts law. It provides a detailed definition that includes individuals 5 years of age or older with a severe, chronic disability that is attributable to mental or physical impairments, manifested before age 22, and results in substantial functional limitations in areas like self-care, language, learning, and economic self-sufficiency. It also includes individuals under 5 with substantial developmental delays or conditions that are likely to result in developmental disability without services. The bill specifies that a person with a developmental disability may be considered mentally ill, but cannot be solely considered mentally ill due to their developmental disability. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Natalie Blais (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Joan Lovely (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dean Tran (R),
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S61 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S61.pdf |
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