SENATE BILL 338

File Code: Public Health Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 475

Sponsored By:

Senator Stoltzfus

Entitled:

Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardation - Respite Care

Synopsis:

Requiring State residential facilities for the developmentally disabled to provide respite care; requiring State residential facilities for the developmentally disabled to reserve beds for respite care; requiring the Governor to provide an appropriation in the State budget bill for the purpose of providing respite care for families caring for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities in their homes.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/3

First Reading Finance

2/11

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

2/13

Hearing cancelled

Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

4/1

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

APPROPRIATIONS

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

RESPITE CARE

STATE HOSPITALS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General

( 7-509 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered