Bill > HB2200

This bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in residential settings for individuals with developmental disabilities by establishing a standardized system for collecting and reporting data on client safety and stability. It directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a comprehensive review comparing data from state-operated facilities and contracted private providers, focusing on critical metrics such as 911 calls for behavioral issues, emergency room visits due to lack of provider acceptance, and instances where clients are displaced from their residences due to behavioral challenges. The bill also mandates the collection of data on the proportion of high-acuity clients in each setting and staff retention rates, with the goal of developing a methodology for ongoing, standardized data collection and reporting. Subsequently, the Department of Social and Health Services will be required to produce an annual public report comparing the safety and stability outcomes across all residential settings, making this information accessible to families, guardians, and the public.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2200&Year=2025&Initiative=false