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CA AB1258
Bill
Status
2/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
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AI Summary
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Amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to change language from legislative "intent" to an affirmative declaration that persons with developmental disabilities "shall have" specified rights
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Rights include treatment in the least restrictive environment, dignity and privacy, access to public education, prompt medical care, religious freedom, social interaction, physical exercise, and freedom from harm and hazardous procedures
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Explicitly declares that rights for persons with developmental disabilities apply regardless of setting, including developmental centers, community placements, or other housing placements
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Makes no changes to the substance of the enumerated rights themselves, but strengthens the legal standing by converting aspirational intent language to declarative rights language
Legislative Description
Developmental services.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2018