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WA SB5681
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adrian Cortes
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AI Summary
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Lowers the age at which developmental disabilities administration clients can receive employment services from 21 to 19 years old, effective October 1, 2025
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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-related activities
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Clients age 19 and older 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, emphasizing integration into community activities and independent living skills
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Requires the department to inform clients and legal representatives of all available employment and day service options, including the opportunity to request exceptions from employment program enrollment
Legislative Description
Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning the age at which clients of the home and community living administration may receive employment and community inclusion services.
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
2/5/2026