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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
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 expands the criteria for who is considered to have a developmental disability, including individuals 5 years of age or older with a severe, chronic disability that affects their major life activities, as well as children under 5 who have a substantial developmental delay or condition that is likely to result in a developmental disability if services are not provided. The bill also clarifies that a person with a developmental disability may also be considered mentally ill, but cannot be considered mentally ill solely due to their developmental disability. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (24)
Jim O'Day (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4625 (on 05/13/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H207 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H207.pdf |
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