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Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
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1st
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Referral
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2nd
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3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Developmental Disabilities Administration - Services - Eligibility for Recently Relocated Individuals (Ralph's Act)
Sponsored by
Delegates Solomon, Shetty, and Kaufman
Status
In the House - First Reading Health
Analysis
Synopsis
Requiring that certain individuals who were determined to be eligible to receive certain developmental disabilities services in another state be eligible to continue to receive those services in the State; requiring the Department of Health to establish an expedited review process for certain individuals relocating to the State; and authorizing the Department to begin the determination process before an individual establishes residency in the State.
Committees
Original:
Health
Details
Cross-filed with: SB0721
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/06/2026
Legislative Date
2/06/2026
Action
First Reading Health
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/06/2026 2/06/2026 First Reading Health
Text - First - Developmental Disabilities Administration - Services - Eligibility for Recently Relocated Individuals (Ralph's Act)
Last Updated: 2/10/2026 6:03 AM
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