The proposed bill, Substitute House Bill No. 7187, aims to implement recommendations from a December 2024 report by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill mandates the OPM to assess the feasibility of a pilot program that would provide one-time grants to mid-sized businesses for accommodating employees with disabilities. It also calls for increased transitional services for youth with disabilities, the potential introduction of a tax credit for jobs created for individuals with disabilities, and the creation of a disability employment toolkit for businesses. Additionally, the bill requires the OPM to analyze data related to the demand for employment services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The bill includes specific insertions, such as the establishment of a new section to implement these recommendations and the requirement for the OPM to file a report by September 1, 2025, detailing the implementation progress. It also specifies that the term "Americans with Disabilities Act" be referenced in a manner consistent with standard drafting conventions. The fiscal impact of the bill is estimated to cost the OPM approximately $772,500 in FY 26 and $742,500 in FY 27, primarily for consultant and vendor services related to the implementation of these initiatives.