H4487
An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
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Bill overview
This bill, H.4487, addresses support and services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Massachusetts. It aims to improve access to necessary resources and ensure these individuals receive appropriate care and opportunities. The bill seeks to strengthen existing systems and potentially create new mechanisms for supporting this population. It is currently under consideration by the House Ways and Means Committee.
Key provisions
- Addresses support and services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Aims to improve access to necessary resources.
- Seeks to strengthen existing systems.
- Potentially creates new mechanisms for support.
Who is affected
- Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Families of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Service providers
- Massachusetts State Agencies
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Primary sponsor
Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee on Children
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Bruce E. Tarr
Christopher Hendricks
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Bill H.4487 194th (Current)
An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4487
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/17/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 9/17/2025 | House | New draft of H232 |
| 9/17/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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