H 4180
An Act relative to intellectual disabilities for DDS services
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Bill overview
This bill asks the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to consider conducting neuropsychological evaluations for certain individuals with intellectual disabilities. The goal is to better understand the cognitive functioning of these individuals to inform their DDS services and support. The bill seeks to improve the assessment process for those receiving services from DDS. It is intended to enhance the quality of care and support provided to people with intellectual disabilities.
Key provisions
- DDS should consider neuropsychological evaluations.
- The evaluations are intended for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- The evaluations aim to inform DDS service planning.
- The bill directs DDS to explore this assessment process.
Who is affected
- Individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsor
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.4180 194th (Current)
An Act relative to intellectual disabilities for DDS services
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry that the Department of Developmental Services consider neuropsychological evaluations of certain persons with intellectual disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4180
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 6/2/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/31/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4883 |
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