The bill aims to repeal the Location Act for Community Homes for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Arkansas. This repeal involves the removal of specific sections from the Arkansas Code, including the definitions, purposes, and regulations surrounding Family Homes I and II, which were previously established to facilitate the integration of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities into community settings. The bill also amends the definition of "exempt child welfare agency" to exclude references to the repealed Location Act.

Additionally, the bill modifies the reimbursement rate structure for contracting with community programs by updating the relevant legal language. It specifies that the department will conduct a review of costs associated with providing Medicaid-covered and state-covered services to individuals with developmental disabilities, while also ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, including the Americans With Disabilities Act. The amendment removes a reference to the repealed Location Act, streamlining the legal framework governing services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Arkansas.

Statutes affected:
HB 1537: 9-28-402(12), 20-48-702(a)