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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Services Act. In provisions limiting the funding amount for home-based services provided by the Department of Human Services to an adult with a mental disability, provides that the Department may exceed such funding limits for an adult with a mental disability whose service and support needs require a higher level of funding based on a determination of need administered by the Department or its service coordination agent. Provides that such service and support needs must be incorporated into the service plan of the adult with a mental disability and must align with criteria adopted by the Department. Permits the Department to limit the use of the funds to services and supports the adult with a mental disability requires to continue to live in the community. Permits the Department to adopt rules. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Services Act to allow the Department of Human Services to exceed existing funding limits for home-based services for adults with mental disabilities if their service and support needs, as determined by the Department or its designated agent, require a higher level of funding. These increased needs must be documented in the adult's service plan and meet criteria set by the Department, and the additional funds can be restricted to services that help the individual remain living in the community. The Department is also granted the authority to create rules to implement these changes, which will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee (on 02/24/2026)
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