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MS SB3250
General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to DMH for additional ID/DD Home- and Community-Based Waiver slots and additional staff.
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Mental Health For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Additional Id/dd Home- And Community-based Waiver Slots And Additional Staff To Support Such Slots For The Fiscal Year 2026.
AI Summary
This bill provides a $36 million state general fund appropriation to the Department of Mental Health (DMH) for fiscal year 2026, specifically to expand and support Home- and Community-Based Waiver (HCBW) services for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD). The bill details that $35 million will be used to increase the number of HCBW slots from 2,850 to 4,600, adding 1,750 new slots, while an additional $1 million will fund staff to support these new slots. The HCBW program helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive care and support services in community settings rather than institutional environments. The appropriation will be disbursed by the State Treasurer through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer, and the funding will become effective on July 1, 2025. This legislation represents a significant investment in expanding community-based support services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Mississippi.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB3250.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/SB/3200-3299/SB3250IN.htm |
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