Resolve establishing a special commission to review Department of Developmental Services regulations and practices
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a special commission to review the regulations and practices of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court, ensuring a broad perspective on the DDS’s operations. The goal is to identify areas for improvement and ensure that DDS policies and procedures are effective and meet the needs of individuals served. This review will focus on the overall effectiveness and accountability of the DDS.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to review DDS regulations and practices.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission’s review will cover DDS’s policies and procedures.
- The commission is intended to identify areas for improvement within the DDS.
- The commission’s findings will be used to inform potential changes to DDS operations.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving services from the Department of Developmental Services
- Families of individuals receiving services from the Department of Developmental Services
- Department of Developmental Services staff
- The General Court
- People with disabilities
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new mechanism for ongoing review of DDS regulations and practices.
- The inclusion of General Court members provides legislative oversight.
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Primary sponsor
David T. Vieira
Cosponsors
David T. Vieira
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