MA S85

Bill

MA S85

For passage to independence

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to passage to independence. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve support services for individuals with disabilities as they transition into adulthood. Specifically, it mandates that the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) support at least 200 individuals in competitive employment settings, excluding certain group work environments for more than six months, as a step towards independent employment. DDS will also address the need for residential services for individuals over 22 who haven't previously received such support. The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission will provide community-based employment assistance to individuals who age out of special education services. Furthermore, a transparent process for prioritizing service needs will be developed, and a portion of excess federal revenue, along with 100% of proceeds from the sale of state school and ICF-MR (Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded) land and property, will be directed to DDS for community-based residential, family, employment, and transportation support for these individuals.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Barbara L'Italien (D)*, Dave Rogers (D), Tom Sannicandro (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4613 (on 09/19/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S85

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S85
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S85
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S85.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1719	Relative to the prohibition of noncompetition agreements	Accompanied a study order, see H4605	Similar To
H1759	Relative to Out-of-State Travel and Unemployment Insurance Benefits	Accompanied a study order, see H4604	Similar To
H4613	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1002	To enhance employment opportunities	Accompanied a study order, see H4605	Similar To
S107	To promote employment	Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1329	Relative to reducing other post-employment benefit liabilities	Accompanied a study order, see S2314	Similar To
S1456	Eliminating telecommunications tax exemptions	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1468	Building real incentives for college savings	Accompanied a new draft, see H4231	Similar To
S1687	Relative to former state employees and elected officials	Accompanied a study order, see S2386	Similar To
S315	To support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities	Accompanied a new draft, see S2223	Similar To
S853	Improving medical decision making	Accompanied a study order, see S2356	Similar To
S979	Relative to seasonal employment	Accompanied a study order, see H4605	Similar To

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