H 276·MA·house
An Act relative to persons with developmental disabilities
Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 27, 2025
Sponsor: Jim O'Day (D)
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Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Aug 4, 2026
Summary
The bill revises Chapter 123B to specify who qualifies as a person with a developmental disability, covering individuals 5 years or older with severe, lifelong impairments and children under 5 with significant delays or conditions likely to cause disability without services. It also clarifies that having a developmental disability does not automatically make someone mentally ill. The change takes effect on Jan 1 2027.
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