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HB 637: Developmental Disabilities

GENERAL BILL by Gottlieb ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Barreiro ; Villalobos ; Fasano ; Argenziano ; Greenstein ; Sobel ; Wasserman Schultz ; Rayson ; Heyman ; Wilson ; Betancourt ; Chestnut ; Logan ; Cosgrove ; Jacobs

Developmental Disabilities; redefines "intermediate care facility for developmentally disabled" & "residential habilitation center"; defines "least restrictive" re placements of persons with said disabilities; requires periodic unannounced inspections & reviews of residential facilities & comprehensive transitional education programs; provides for annual plan for implementation of treatment programs; provides for recovery of damages, costs, & attorney's fees, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 07/01/1999
 Last Action: 4/30/1999 House - Died in Committee on Judiciary (CJC)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/9/1999 House • Prefiled
    2/12/1999 House • Referred to Elder Affairs & Long-Term Care (HFC); Judiciary (CJC); Health & Human Services Appropriations (FRC)
    3/2/1999 House • Introduced, referred to Elder Affairs & Long-Term Care (HFC); Judiciary (CJC); Health & Human Services Appropriations (FRC) -HJ 00059
    3/9/1999 House • On Committee agenda-- Elder Affairs & Long-Term Care (HFC), 03/11/99, 9:00 am, 214C
    3/11/1999 House • Comm. Action: Unanimously Favorable with 2 amendment(s) by Elder Affairs & Long-Term Care (HFC) -HJ 00316
    3/15/1999 House • Now in Judiciary (CJC) -HJ 00316
    4/30/1999 House • Died in Committee on Judiciary (CJC)

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  • HB 637, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Elder Affairs & Long-Term Care (Post-Meeting) 3/8/1999 (pdf)
    Elder Affairs & Long-Term Care (Post-Meeting) 3/12/1999 (pdf)
    Elder Affairs & Long-Term Care (Post-Meeting) 5/5/1999 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 1608 Developmental Disabilities Silver Similar Last Action: 4/30/1999 S Died in Committee on Children and Families
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    Citations - Statutes (13)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    92.53 Videotaping of testimony of victim or witness under age 16 or person with mental retardation.
    393.063 Definitions.
    393.0651 Family or individual support plan.
    393.067 Licensure of residential facilities and comprehensive transitional education programs.
    393.068 Family care program.
    393.13 Personal treatment of persons who are developmentally disabled.
    393.165 Legislative findings.
    393.166 Home for special services; licensure; standards.
    409.906 Optional Medicaid services.
    409.908 Reimbursement of Medicaid providers.
    914.16 Child abuse and sexual abuse of victims under age 16 or persons with mental retardation; limits on interviews.
    914.17 Appointment of advocate for victims or witnesses who are minors or persons with mental retardation.
    918.16 Sex offenses; testimony of person under age 16 or person with mental retardation; courtroom cleared; exceptions.

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