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Rhode Island House Bill H7821

Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7821

Introduced
3/1/24  

Caption

Creates an Olmstead Plan for people vulnerable to unnecessary institutionalization to update a continuum of care to receive services and supports in the least restrictive environment.

Impact

The bill mandates the integration of feedback from various stakeholders, including individuals living with disabilities and agencies serving them. This inclusive approach aims to identify gaps in support and allocate resources effectively to ensure that individuals have access to necessary services without being forced into institutional settings. Additionally, the commission will be responsible for proposing funding mechanisms that could support a diverse range of housing options and community resources.

Summary

House Bill 7821 establishes the Rhode Island Olmstead Plan Commission, charged with creating and maintaining a five-year Olmstead plan aimed at helping individuals vulnerable to unnecessary institutionalization. The Act's intent is to ensure that Rhode Islanders can receive appropriate services and supports in the least restrictive environments, facilitating greater independence for individuals with disabilities. The commission will drive the development of this plan through community input and comprehensive assessments of current resources and needs.

Contention

Debate surrounding HB 7821 largely revolves around the adequacy of state resources to implement such an ambitious plan. Critics may express concerns regarding potential bureaucratic hurdles, as well as the sufficiency of funding to meet the outlined goals. Supporters argue that establishing an Olmstead plan is crucial for advancing disability rights in Rhode Island and reducing the need for institutional care, thus enhancing the quality of life for many residents. The bill's successful passage may hinge on ensuring that the proposed plans are a reality and are not merely aspirational.

Latest H7821 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H5882

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Write An Olmstead Plan For Rhode Island (creates A Twenty-eight (28) Member Special Legislative Commission Whose Purpose It Is To Write An Olmstead Plan For Ri, And Who Reports Back To The General Assembly No Later Than January 3, 2024, And Whose Life Expires On July 1, 2024.)

RI S0795

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Write An Olmstead Plan For Rhode Island (creates A Twenty-eight (28) Member Special Legislative Commission Whose Purpose It Is To Write An Olmstead Plan For Ri, And Who Reports Back To The General Assembly No Later Than January 3, 2024, And Whose Life Expires On July 1, 2024.)

RI H6357

Creating Green Justice Zones And Furthering Environmental Justice

RI S0909

Green Justice Zones And Environmental Justice

RI H5200

Making Appropriations For The Support Of The State For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024

RI H5502

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Joint Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations To Protect Our Environment And Natural Resources From Plastic Bottle Waste (creates A 16 Member Joint Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations To Protect Our Environment From Plastic Bottle Waste, And Who Would Report Back To The General Assembly By February 28, 2024, And Expire On June 30, 2024.)

RI H5224

House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations Pertaining To Services And Coordination Of State Programs Relating To Older Adult Rhode Islanders (creates A 16 Member Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For Services And The Coordination Of State Programs For Older Adult Rhode Islanders, And Report Back By May 7, 2024, And Expire On August, 2024.)

RI H5998

Office Of Health And Human Services

RI S0791

Office Of Health And Human Services

RI S0671

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Joint Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations To Protect Our Environment And Natural Resources From Plastic Bottle Waste (creates An 18 Member Special Joint Legislative Commission Whose Purpose It Would Be To Study And Provide Recommendations To Protect Our Environment From Plastic Bottle Waste/report Back To The General Assembly No Later Than 6/10/24 And Expire On 6/30/24.)

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RI S2618

Creates an Olmstead Plan for people vulnerable to unnecessary institutionalization to update a continuum of care to receive services and supports in the least restrictive environment.

RI H7156

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO WRITE AN OLMSTEAD PLAN FOR RHODE ISLAND (This resolution creates a 28 member special legislative commission whose purpose is to write an Olmstead Plan for Rhode Island, and reports back to the General Assembly on or before January 3, 2025, and expires on July 1, 2025.)

RI H5882

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Write An Olmstead Plan For Rhode Island (creates A Twenty-eight (28) Member Special Legislative Commission Whose Purpose It Is To Write An Olmstead Plan For Ri, And Who Reports Back To The General Assembly No Later Than January 3, 2024, And Whose Life Expires On July 1, 2024.)

RI S0795

Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Write An Olmstead Plan For Rhode Island (creates A Twenty-eight (28) Member Special Legislative Commission Whose Purpose It Is To Write An Olmstead Plan For Ri, And Who Reports Back To The General Assembly No Later Than January 3, 2024, And Whose Life Expires On July 1, 2024.)

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