BILL · 2021–22 SESSION
SB 5213: Dev. disabilities ombuds
Clarifying the authority and role of the office of developmental disabilities ombuds.
Summary
- Authorizes the Developmental Disabilities Ombuds (DD Ombuds) to monitor and investigate services the Health Care Authority (HCA) and the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) provide to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Requires DCYF, HCA, and the Department of Health to provide necessary information to the DD Ombuds for the DD Ombuds to carry out its duties.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 14, 2021
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Joe Nguyen (D-34)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2021 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 10, 2022
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to clarifying the authority and role of the office of developmental disabilities ombuds;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Joe Nguyen (D-34)
10 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.
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