Establishes the right of non-speaking developmentally and otherwise disabled persons to advocate for themselves in educational, medical, legal, and other decisions by using alternative forms of communication
Summary
Establishes the right of non-speaking developmentally and otherwise disabled individuals to advocate for themselves in educational, medical, legal, and other decisions by using alternative forms of communication, such as spelling boards, typing-based communication, sign language, and speech-generating devices.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
lower
May 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
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