House Bill No. by Representative Butler proposes to rename the "office for citizens with developmental disabilities" within the Louisiana Department of Health to the "office of intellectual and developmental disability supports." This change is reflected throughout various sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, where references to the former office name are replaced with the new designation. The bill aims to modernize the terminology used in state law to better align with current understanding and practices regarding intellectual and developmental disabilities.

In addition to the name change, the bill includes amendments that clarify the roles and responsibilities of the newly named office. It specifies that the office will oversee the allocation of waiver slots for medical assistance programs based on individual needs and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of monitoring and reviewing deaths of individuals receiving services to improve quality and reduce mortality rates. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the support and services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB1092 Original: 18:106(C)(2), 18:564(D)(1), 18:1303(I)(1), 18:3(D)(1), 28:1(D), 28:2(3), 28:3(B), 28:4, 28:1(A), 28:470(D)(2), 28:621(A), 28:771(B)(5), 28:826(B)(1), 28:917(A), 36:251(C)(1), 36:258(D), 37:1023(A), 37:1025(A)(2), 40:9(A)(2), 40:3(A)(3), 40:7(C)(3), 40:8(B), 40:2020(A)(1), 40:2116(C)(1), 46:1301(A), 46:2352(F)(3), 46:2605(B)(13)