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AZ SB1634
Bill
Status
2/3/2021
Primary Sponsor
Sean Bowie
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-551 to add "down syndrome" as a standalone category in the definition of developmental disability.
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Down syndrome is defined as a genetic disorder caused by abnormal cell division resulting in extra genetic material from chromosome 21, affecting cognitive and physical abilities and causing developmental issues.
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Adds down syndrome alongside existing conditions (cognitive disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism) that qualify as attributable causes of developmental disability under state law.
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Renumbers subsequent definition entries in the statute from 22-42 to 23-43 to accommodate the new down syndrome definition.
Legislative Description
Developmental disabilities; down syndrome
Developmental Disabilities
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/4/2021