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MS SB2940

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Boyd

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $36,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Department of Mental Health for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)

  • Allocates $35,000,000 to add 1,750 new ID/DD Home- and Community-Based Waiver slots, increasing the program total from 2,850 to 4,600 slots

  • Provides $1,000,000 for additional staff to support the 1,750 new waiver slots

  • Funding represents an increase over fiscal year 2024 appropriation levels for the ID/DD waiver program

Legislative Description

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to DMH for additional ID/DD Home- and Community-Based Waiver slots and additional staff.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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