HB 2113
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-fifth Legislature
Second Regular Session
House: HHS DP 9-0-0-0
HB2113: developmental disabilities; Down syndrome
Sponsor: Representative Udall, LD 25
House Engrossed
Overview
Modifies the definition of developmental disability to include a severe, chronic disability
attributable to down syndrome.
History
Developmental disability means either a strongly demonstrated potential that a child under six
years old has a developmental disability or will develop a developmental disability, as determined
by specified tests, or a severe chronic disability that:
1) Is attributable to a cognitive disability, epilepsy, cerebral palsy or autism;
2) Is manifested before the age of eighteen;
3) Is likely to continue indefinitely;
4) Results in substantial functional limitations in three or more specified areas of major life
activity; and
5) Reflects the need for a combination and sequence of individually planned or coordinated
special, generic or interdisciplinary care, treatment or other services that are lifelong or
extended duration (A.R.S. § 36-551).
Persons with developmental disabilities are not to be denied the rights, benefits and privileges
guaranteed by the United States and Arizona constitutions on the basis of their disability. The
following services and protections, amongst others, are also granted to people with
developmental disabilities: 1) protection from exploitation and abuse; 2) publicly-supported
education services; 3) protection from employer and homeowner discrimination; 4) individualized
program planning for disability services; and 5) protection from unnecessary and excessive
medication (A.R.S § 36-551.01).
Provisions
1. Expands the definition of developmental disability to include a severe, chronic disability
attributable to down syndrome. (Sec. 1)
2. Defines down syndrome as a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in
extra genetic material from chromosome 21, affecting a person's cognitive and physical
abilities and causing developmental issues. (Sec. 1)
3. Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
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