Bill > H67

This bill ensures that individuals diagnosed with familial dysautonomia, a rare genetic disorder affecting the autonomic nervous system, will receive the same services and support from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) as individuals with intellectual disabilities. The bill clarifies that a diagnosis of familial dysautonomia will be considered sufficient proof that a person qualifies as having an intellectual disability, as defined by state law and DDS regulations, for the purpose of accessing these services. Furthermore, the DDS, in collaboration with specific medical institutions, will develop the necessary rules and regulations to implement this act, and proposed regulations will be submitted to relevant legislative committees for review before they are finalized.