Public Act No. 22-140 Summary

• Commissioner of Developmental Services may require employment applicants for the department, licensed providers, or individuals in self-directed services to submit to checks of the child abuse and neglect registry.

• Council on Developmental Services restructured to consist of 15 members appointed by the Governor and General Assembly, with mandatory inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities and their relatives or guardians.

• Probate Court placement procedures for persons with intellectual disability clarified, including 30-day hearing requirement, court-appointed psychological examinations, and 60-day placement deadline with required status reports.

• ABLE accounts (Achieving a Better Life Experience) established to allow eligible individuals with disabilities to save private funds for qualified disability expenses while maintaining eligibility for public assistance programs and need-based education aid.

• Director salary cost allowances capped at $125,000 for organizations providing developmental services or mental health services, with annual increases limited to cost-of-living adjustments.