Bill > HB07107

This bill establishes a comprehensive task force to study expanding governmental employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and updates statutes related to ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts and driving programs for people with disabilities. The task force will consist of 13 members, including representatives from various state agencies, legislative leaders, and experts in disability employment, and is charged with studying nationwide best practices for governmental employment programs for persons with disabilities. The bill also makes several technical updates to ABLE account statutes, including aligning definitions with federal Section 529A and modifying terms related to account establishment and management. Additionally, the bill transfers oversight of the driver training program for persons with disabilities from the Department of Aging and Disability Services to the Department of Motor Vehicles, maintaining the program's core mission of evaluating and training individuals with disabilities to operate motor vehicles. The task force is required to submit a report with its findings and recommendations by January 1, 2027, and will terminate after submitting the report. The updates aim to improve support, accessibility, and opportunities for individuals with disabilities across multiple domains of state services.

Health and Social Services

Human Services Committee (Joint)

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