Expands membership and responsibilities of State Council of Developmental Disabilities.
This bill increases the State Council of Developmental Disabilities' membership to a minimum of 25 and maximum of 30 members, adding one more State agency representative (to eight total). It updates the council's core duties to focus on advocacy, capacity-building, and systemic change for individuals with developmental disabilities. Key provisions require the council to annually review goals, develop a strategic State plan, and implement specific programs - including outreach to underserved families, training for service providers, technical assistance to agencies, and efforts to eliminate barriers in community services. The council will also coordinate with other disability-focused groups and provide policy recommendations to state and federal officials.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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Gerry Scharfenberger
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