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WA HB1493
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dave Paul
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AI Summary
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Lowers the age for developmental disabilities clients to receive employment services from 21 to 19 years old
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Employment service hours must be based on assistance needed to reach employment outcomes, not the amount of time clients spend working or in employment activities
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Clients age 19+ receiving employment services must be offered the choice to transition to a community inclusion program after nine months of enrollment
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Renames "community access" programs to "community inclusion" programs throughout the statute
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Takes effect October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Concerning the age at which clients of the developmental disabilities administration may receive employment and community inclusion services.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026