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CS/CS/HB 1517: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

GENERAL BILL by Health & Human Services Committee ; Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee ; Plakon ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Chaney ; Hunschofsky ; Lopez, V. ; Tant

Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Creates workgroup for continuum of guidance & information for individuals with developmental disabilities; requires APD to make eligibility determinations within specified timeframes; provides requirements for developmental disabilities home & community-based services Medicaid waiver program; revises background screening requirements for direct service providers; requires licensure of adult day training programs; provides that for purposes of disciplinary action for certain violations, licensee is ultimately responsible for care of clients in its facility or participants of program; authorizes agency to immediately suspend or revoke license of adult day training programs.

Effective Date: 7/1/2023
Last Action: 6/21/2023 - Chapter No. 2023-273
Bill Text: PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Fiscal Policy (FP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/6/2023 House • Filed
    3/7/2023 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
    3/9/2023 House • Referred to Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee
    • Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
    • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
    • Now in Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee
    3/23/2023 House • Added to Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee agenda
    3/27/2023 House • Favorable with CS by Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee
    3/29/2023 House • Reported out of Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee
    • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
    • CS Filed
    • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
    3/30/2023 House • Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
    • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
    • Now in Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
    4/10/2023 House • Added to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee agenda
    4/12/2023 House • Favorable by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
    • Reported out of Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
    • Now in Health & Human Services Committee
    4/13/2023 House • Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda
    4/17/2023 House • Favorable with CS by Health & Human Services Committee
    4/19/2023 House • Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee
    • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
    • CS Filed
    • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
    4/20/2023 House • Bill referred to House Calendar
    • Added to Second Reading Calendar
    4/25/2023 House • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/28/2023)
    4/28/2023 House • Read 2nd time
    • Amendment 585993 adopted
    • Added to Third Reading Calendar
    • Read 3rd time
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 109, NAYS 0
    4/28/2023 Senate • In Messages
    • Referred to Fiscal Policy
    • Received
    5/1/2023 Senate • Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy -SJ 657
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1594 -SJ 657
    • Read 2nd time -SJ 657
    • Read 3rd time -SJ 657
    • CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 657
    5/1/2023 House • In Messages
    • Ordered enrolled
    6/12/2023 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/20/2023 • Approved by Governor
    6/21/2023 • Chapter No. 2023-273

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  • CS/CS/HB 1517, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/1/2023 at 2:43 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1594 (c2) Agency for Persons with Disabilities Brodeur Similar Last Action: 5/1/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273) -SJ 657
    H 1579 Developmental Disability Treatment Services Stevenson Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 H Died in Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273)
    S 1444 Agency for Persons with Disabilities Garcia Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 S Died in Fiscal Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273)

    Citations - Statutes (13)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    383.141 Prenatally diagnosed conditions; patient to be provided information; definitions; information clearinghouse; advisory council. Page 32 (pdf)
    393.063 Definitions. Page 4 (pdf)
    393.065 Application and eligibility determination. Page 5 (pdf)
    393.0651 Family or individual support plan. Page 15 (pdf)
    393.0655 Screening of direct service providers. Page 19 (pdf)
    393.067 Facility licensure. Page 21 (pdf)
    393.0673 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license; moratorium on admissions; administrative fines; procedures. Page 26 (pdf)
    393.0678 Receivership proceedings. Page 30 (pdf)
    393.135 Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties. Page 31 (pdf)
    393.18 Comprehensive transitional education program. Page 32 (pdf)
    394.875 Crisis stabilization units, residential treatment facilities, and residential treatment centers for children and adolescents; authorized services; license required. Page 32 (pdf)
    400.063 Resident protection. Page 33 (pdf)
    1002.394 The Family Empowerment Scholarship Program. Page 34 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1517, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/28/2023 at 4:16 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1594 (c2) Agency for Persons with Disabilities Brodeur Similar Last Action: 5/1/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273) -SJ 657
    H 1579 Developmental Disability Treatment Services Stevenson Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 H Died in Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273)
    S 1444 Agency for Persons with Disabilities Garcia Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 S Died in Fiscal Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273)

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/1/2023 2:27 PM Senate 37 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (13)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    383.141 Prenatally diagnosed conditions; patient to be provided information; definitions; information clearinghouse; advisory council. Page 32 (pdf)
    393.063 Definitions. Page 4 (pdf)
    393.065 Application and eligibility determination. Page 5 (pdf)
    393.0651 Family or individual support plan. Page 15 (pdf)
    393.0655 Screening of direct service providers. Page 19 (pdf)
    393.067 Facility licensure. Page 21 (pdf)
    393.0673 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license; moratorium on admissions; administrative fines; procedures. Page 26 (pdf)
    393.0678 Receivership proceedings. Page 30 (pdf)
    393.135 Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties. Page 31 (pdf)
    393.18 Comprehensive transitional education program. Page 32 (pdf)
    394.875 Crisis stabilization units, residential treatment facilities, and residential treatment centers for children and adolescents; authorized services; license required. Page 32 (pdf)
    400.063 Resident protection. Page 33 (pdf)
    1002.394 The Family Empowerment Scholarship Program. Page 34 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1517, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/19/2023 at 11:48 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1594 (c2) Agency for Persons with Disabilities Brodeur Similar Last Action: 5/1/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273) -SJ 657
    H 1579 Developmental Disability Treatment Services Stevenson Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 H Died in Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273)
    S 1444 Agency for Persons with Disabilities Garcia Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 S Died in Fiscal Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273)

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    585993 - Amendment
    Remove lines 180-253 and insert:
    Plakon 4/26/2023
    2:51 PM
    House: Adopted
    4/28/2023
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/28/2023 2:48 PM House 109 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (13)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    383.141 Prenatally diagnosed conditions; patient to be provided information; definitions; information clearinghouse; advisory council. Page 32 (pdf)
    393.063 Definitions. Page 4 (pdf)
    393.065 Application and eligibility determination. Page 5 (pdf)
    393.0651 Family or individual support plan. Page 15 (pdf)
    393.0655 Screening of direct service providers. Page 19 (pdf)
    393.067 Facility licensure. Page 21 (pdf)
    393.0673 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license; moratorium on admissions; administrative fines; procedures. Page 26 (pdf)
    393.0678 Receivership proceedings. Page 30 (pdf)
    393.135 Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties. Page 31 (pdf)
    393.18 Comprehensive transitional education program. Page 32 (pdf)
    394.875 Crisis stabilization units, residential treatment facilities, and residential treatment centers for children and adolescents; authorized services; license required. Page 32 (pdf)
    400.063 Resident protection. Page 33 (pdf)
    1002.394 The Family Empowerment Scholarship Program. Page 34 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 1517, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/29/2023 at 11:06 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 4/12/2023 (pdf)
    Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) 4/19/2023 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1594 (c1) Agency for Persons with Disabilities Brodeur Similar Last Action: 5/1/2023 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273) -SJ 657
    H 1579 Developmental Disability Treatment Services Stevenson Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 H Died in Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273)
    S 1444 Agency for Persons with Disabilities Garcia Compare Last Action: 5/5/2023 S Died in Fiscal Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273)

    Committee Amendments (4)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    585735 - Amendment
    Between lines 53 and 54, insert:
    Tant 4/14/2023
    6:48 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/17/2023
    PDF
    396687 - Amendment
    Remove lines 98-232 and insert:
    Plakon 4/14/2023
    6:49 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/17/2023
    PDF
    372947 - Amendment
    Remove line 401 and insert:
    Plakon 4/14/2023
    6:50 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/17/2023
    PDF
    478679 - Amendment
    Remove line 625 and insert:
    Plakon 4/14/2023
    6:51 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/17/2023
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (12)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    383.141 Prenatally diagnosed conditions; patient to be provided information; definitions; information clearinghouse; advisory council. Page 16 (pdf)
    393.063 Definitions. Page 3 (pdf)
    393.065 Application and eligibility determination. Page 4 (pdf)
    393.0655 Screening of direct service providers. Page 10 (pdf)
    393.067 Facility licensure. Page 11 (pdf)
    393.0673 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license; moratorium on admissions; administrative fines; procedures. Page 17 (pdf)
    393.0678 Receivership proceedings. Page 21 (pdf)
    393.135 Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties. Page 22 (pdf)
    393.18 Comprehensive transitional education program. Page 22 (pdf)
    394.875 Crisis stabilization units, residential treatment facilities, and residential treatment centers for children and adolescents; authorized services; license required. Page 23 (pdf)
    400.063 Resident protection. Page 23 (pdf)
    1002.394 The Family Empowerment Scholarship Program. Page 24 (pdf)

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  • HB 1517, Original Filed Version Posted 3/6/2023 at 10:43 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 6/22/2023 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1444 Agency for Persons with Disabilities Garcia Identical Last Action: 5/5/2023 S Died in Fiscal Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1517 (Ch. 2023-273)

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    011023 - Amendment
    Between lines 64 and 65, insert:
    Stevenson 3/24/2023
    6:45 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    3/27/2023
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (11)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    383.141 Prenatally diagnosed conditions; patient to be provided information; definitions; information clearinghouse; advisory council. Page 16 (pdf)
    393.063 Definitions. Page 2 (pdf)
    393.0655 Screening of direct service providers. Page 3 (pdf)
    393.067 Facility licensure. Page 5 (pdf)
    393.0673 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license; moratorium on admissions; administrative fines; procedures. Page 10 (pdf)
    393.0678 Receivership proceedings. Page 14 (pdf)
    393.135 Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties. Page 15 (pdf)
    393.18 Comprehensive transitional education program. Page 16 (pdf)
    394.875 Crisis stabilization units, residential treatment facilities, and residential treatment centers for children and adolescents; authorized services; license required. Page 16 (pdf)
    400.063 Resident protection. Page 17 (pdf)
    1002.394 The Family Empowerment Scholarship Program. Page 18 (pdf)

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