This bill amends various sections of Louisiana law to rename the "office for citizens with developmental disabilities" to the "office of intellectual and developmental disability supports" within the Louisiana Department of Health. The legislation includes technical amendments to ensure consistent use of the new name across multiple statutes, clarifying the office's role in providing services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill also updates terminology related to drug administration courses, qualifications for medication attendants, and consent for medical treatment, aligning with contemporary practices in the field.

In addition to the name change, the bill modifies the allocation of waiver slots for medical assistance programs to allow for a more flexible approach based on individual needs and cost-effectiveness. It mandates that the Louisiana State Law Institute update all relevant statutes to reflect these changes. The bill is designed to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of the law regarding the support and care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Louisiana and will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

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)
HB1092 Engrossed: 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)
HB1092 Enrolled: 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)
HB1092 Act 702: 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)