Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the rights of individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, ensuring they can live in the community and receive integrated care. It clarifies the integration mandate of the Americans with Disabilities Act and establishes a framework for states and insurance providers to prioritize community-based services. The bill also includes provisions for comprehensive planning, addressing disparities, and promoting self-direction in care, ultimately reducing reliance on institutionalization.
Key provisions
- Requires states and LTSS insurance providers to offer community-based long-term services and supports to eligible individuals.
- Establishes a comprehensive planning requirement with enforceable objectives to transition individuals with disabilities out of institutions and into the community.
- Defines ‘community-based’ services and supports, emphasizing integration into the broader community.
- Mandates a review of policies and practices to ensure compliance with the Act and address potential violations.
- Creates a process for public participation in the development of transition plans.
- Establishes a task force to identify and address barriers to community living for individuals with LTSS disabilities.
- Defines key terms related to long-term services and supports, such as ‘activities of daily living’ and ‘institutionalization.’
- Provides for enforcement actions, including civil lawsuits and potential penalties, against entities that violate the Act.
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