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MA S26

To promote choice for people with cognitive disabilities and their families


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/21/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to promote choice for people with cognitive disabilities and their families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote choice for people with cognitive disabilities and their families. It amends a section of Massachusetts law to require providers of self-determination supports, services, or goods that receive a certain level of funding to submit information about their organization, facilities, services, staff, and client characteristics. This information would then be made available in a searchable online repository, with privacy protections in place to prevent the disclosure of any personal information.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/21/2018)

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