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MA H4180

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Colleen Garry

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) from denying Intellectual Disability Services based solely on IQ testing scores
  • Requires DDS to consider all neuropsychological evaluations of an individual when determining eligibility for services under 115 CMR 2.0
  • Amends Section 14 of Chapter 19B of the Massachusetts General Laws
  • Filed by Representative Colleen M. Garry (36th Middlesex) on 2/12/2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 176 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to intellectual disabilities for DDS services

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4883

12/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities5/29/2025
Rules3/27/2025

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