Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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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 integrated community settings. It clarifies the integration mandate of the Americans with Disabilities Act, emphasizes individual control over services, and establishes a comprehensive planning process to transition people out of institutions. The bill also seeks to address disparities in the provision of community-based services and supports, and includes regulations to ensure these services are truly integrated and accessible.
Key provisions
- Requires states and LTSS insurance providers to ensure individuals with disabilities receive community-based long-term services and supports.
- Establishes a comprehensive planning requirement with enforceable objectives for transitioning individuals with disabilities from institutional settings to the community.
- Defines ‘community-based’ services and supports to include settings that are fully integrated into the broader community.
- Mandates a review of policies and practices by public entities and LTSS insurance providers to ensure compliance with the Act.
- Creates a process for individuals to challenge institutionalization decisions and access community-based alternatives.
- Establishes a task force to identify and address barriers to community living for individuals with LTSS disabilities.
- Requires public entities and LTSS insurance providers to offer services to individuals who would otherwise qualify for institutional placement.
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