Senate Bill No. 1472 establishes a task force aimed at developing a strategic plan for the optimal use of regional centers administered by the Department of Developmental Services, which provide care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The task force will consist of various members, including representatives from advocacy organizations, family members of individuals with intellectual disabilities, and service providers, as well as legislative leaders and commissioners from relevant departments. The bill specifies that initial appointments must be made within thirty days of its passage, and the task force is required to submit its report by December 1, 2025.

The bill includes several insertions and deletions to current law. Notably, it adds the requirement for two members appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate to be family members of individuals with intellectual disabilities, and it specifies that the chairpersons of the task force will be selected by the speaker of the House and the president pro tempore of the Senate. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the first meeting of the task force must occur within sixty days after its effective date. The task force will be supported by the administrative staff of the relevant joint standing committee, and it will terminate upon submitting its report or on December 1, 2025, whichever is later. The fiscal impact of the bill is minimal, as it can be managed within existing staff resources.