Substitute House Bill No. 5292 introduces amendments to the regulations governing community living arrangements and community companion homes operated by the Department of Developmental Services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, Prader-Willi syndrome, or autism spectrum disorder. The bill mandates that the Commissioner of Developmental Services adopt regulations ensuring resident comfort, safety, and medical care, including staff CPR certification, staffing schedule inspections, emergency plans, staff training, and specialized care for residents with Down syndrome aged 50 or older. It also details the licensing process for these facilities, including application investigation, license issuance and renewal, and revocation for non-compliance, with provisions for administrative hearings in case of grievances. Additionally, a new subsection permits the Commissioner to disclose information about license revocations or surrenders due to abuse or neglect to relevant agencies and employers for protective services and employment or licensure decisions. The bill, which amends section 17a-227, has no fiscal impact and is effective upon passage.

House Bill 5292 allows the Department of Developmental Services to share information about license revocations or surrenders of community living arrangements or community companion homes due to substantiated abuse or neglect. The bill authorizes the DDS commissioner to release the name of the former licensee, the date of the revocation or surrender, and the type of abuse or neglect to agencies conducting abuse and neglect investigations, employers of service providers, and various state departments for protective services, employment, or licensure decisions. The bill includes technical changes and is effective upon passage, having received a Joint Favorable Substitute from the Public Health Committee with a unanimous vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays on March 11, 2024.

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