SB 538
Requires the Department of Human Services to pay parents to provide attendant care services for children with developmental disabilities who have very high behavioral health or medical needs.
Official Summary
Digest: The Act requires ODHS to pay parents to provide in-home care for minor children with disabilities. The Act requires ODHS to seek out all means to get federal matching funds from CMS to pay for the care. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.4). Requires the Department of Human Services to pay parents to provide attendant care services for children with developmental disabilities who have very high behavioral health or medical needs. Directs the department to seek any federal funding available for attendant care services no later than January 1, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Committee
JWM
Sponsors
Sen Patterson, Rep Neron, Rep Nosse, Sen Hayden
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
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Public Testimony
Full testimony analysis →837
Total
832
Support
0
Oppose
5
Neutral
Legislative Timeline
Senate: In committee upon adjournment.
Senate: Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Senate: Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
Senate: Work Session held.
Senate: Public Hearing held.
Senate: Referred to Health Care, then Ways and Means.
Senate: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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