Require a joint public hearing to evaluate the progress of the Olmstead plan for individuals with disabilities

Summary

The bill orders the Department of Health and Human Services, together with multiple state agencies, to create and regularly update a strategic plan for delivering community‑based services to individuals with developmental disabilities. It also mandates that the Legislature’s Health and Human Services and Urban Affairs committees hold a public hearing each year to assess the plan’s progress in housing, employment, education, supports and transportation, and then file a report. The goal is to improve oversight and ensure the state complies with the Olmstead decision’s integrated‑setting requirements.

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