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OK SJR59

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Anderson

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Human Services to provide the option of institutional care to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

  • References the Olmstead v. L.C. (1999) Supreme Court ruling that affirmed individuals with developmental disabilities have a legal right to live in institutions when appropriate.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to distribute copies of the resolution to the Director of Human Services.

Legislative Description

Joint Resolution; directing Department of Human Services to comply with certain ruling by US Supreme Court.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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