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MA H100

Creating a means for tracking the unmet need of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a system for tracking the unmet service needs of persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a system for tracking the unmet service needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in Massachusetts. It requires the creation of a central electronic database, operated and maintained by the Office of Disabilities and Community Services within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The database will include data from various agencies, such as the Department of Developmental Services, Rehabilitation Commission, Commission for the Blind, and Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, on the number of individuals with developmental disabilities who apply for services, receive services, and are unsuccessful in receiving services. The Office of Disabilities and Community Services will enter the data into the database and generate annual reports that will be made available to the public.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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