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Introduced
05/13/2024
05/13/2024
In Committee
06/03/2024
06/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to persons with developmental disabilities
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study and make recommendations concerning the availability of agency services for persons with developmental disabilities over the age of 21 in Massachusetts. The commission will examine the state's definition of "person with a developmental disability" and compare it to the federal definition, engage with individuals over 21 with diagnoses not currently included in the state's definition, evaluate the availability of services for these populations, and make recommendations to meet their service needs. The commission will include representatives from various state agencies and community organizations, and will provide a report of its findings and recommendations within one year of the bill's effective date.
Sponsors (24)
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),
Jim O'Day (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (Joint)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4625 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4625.pdf |
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