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SB129 • 2025

Repeals statutes authorizing the involuntary commitment of an individual based on an intellectual disability.

Repeals statutes authorizing the involuntary commitment of an individual based on an intellectual disability.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Human Services.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act repeals the statutes that allowed a person to be ordered by a court to stay in a facility against their will on the basis of having an IDD.
The Act forbids a public body from denying services meant for persons with mental illness on the basis that a person also has an IDD. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.4).
Repeals statutes authorizing the involuntary commitment of an individual based on an intellectual disability.
Prohibits a public body from denying services related to mental illness on the basis that the individual seeking services also has an intellectual disability.
Becomes operative on January 1, 2026.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee