Raised Bill No. 6980 proposes a series of technical revisions to public health statutes, set to take effect on October 1, 2025. Key provisions include allowing individuals with intellectual disabilities or their legal representatives to formally object to departmental approvals concerning behavior-modifying medications or community placements, with a requirement for written notice at least ten days prior. The bill also mandates the Commissioner of Health Strategy to adopt regulations to implement these changes, ensuring public hearings are conducted prior to policy implementation. Other significant amendments involve establishing uniform management and statistical information across human services departments, requiring the Commissioner of Social Services to seek federal waivers for Medicaid coverage, and clarifying that individuals in affordable housing may not be obligated to contribute to care costs.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions and modifies existing health care regulations, including the establishment of nursing home staffing requirements and the responsibilities of assisted living services agencies to inform clients about service costs. It also emphasizes the need for public hearings before adopting health care cost growth benchmarks and allows for adjustments based on inflation. Notably, the bill defines a "Manager" in the context of funeral services and ensures that health insurance policies cannot require prior approval for emergency ambulance services. The revisions also include the deletion of certain phrases in existing statutes to enhance clarity, with the overall aim of improving the effectiveness and accessibility of public health regulations.