Plain English Breakdown
The official status label says 'Passed Legislature' but the last action listed is 'Held under submission,' which creates uncertainty about whether the bill has actually become law.
California Developmental Disability Services Quality, Performance, and Outcomes Act of 2025
This law requires the state to review current service checks by July 1, 2026, create a single set of quality measures with expert help by January 1, 2027, and report its findings to lawmakers.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Department of Developmental Services to list all existing surveys used to check service quality by July 1, 2026.
- Creates a workgroup with experts to design one standard set of measures for tracking performance and outcomes.
- Establishes a system to compare how well services support choice, independence, and life quality over time.
- Sets specific goals and benchmarks that regional centers must meet regarding service delivery.
Who It Names or Affects
- The State Department of Developmental Services
- Regional centers that provide support services
- Service providers who work with individuals with developmental disabilities
Terms To Know
- Regional Centers
- Organizations the state hires to connect people with disabilities to services.
- Vendored Service Providers
- Companies or individuals who deliver specific care and support under contract.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill sets deadlines for creating the new system but does not list the specific questions or metrics that will be included.
- It is unknown if any changes to services happen before the final report due in January 2028.