HR 2708 United States House · 118th Congress

Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023

The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023 strengthens the Americans with Disabilities Act's requirement that individuals with disabilities receive long-term services and supports in community settings rather than institutions. It defines "community-based" services to include specific housing options where individuals with disabilities can live independently with maximum control over their lives, including access to integrated housing, employment, and community participation. The bill requires states to develop transition plans to move people from institutional settings to community-based services within 12 years, with measurable annual targets for reducing institutionalization. It establishes enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services to ensure compliance with these requirements.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Apr 2023

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Introduced Apr 19, 2023 Last action Apr 19, 2023

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Apr 19, 2023

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Apr 19, 2023

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1 primary · 224 co-sponsors