House Bill No. by Representative Butler seeks 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 in various sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, including R.S. 18, R.S. 28, R.S. 36, R.S. 37, R.S. 40, and R.S. 46, to ensure that the terminology aligns with contemporary understanding of support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill also includes technical amendments to maintain consistency in language and clarify the responsibilities of the newly named office, including updates to eligibility for disability benefits and the administration of services.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the establishment of drug administration courses for medication attendants authorized to administer medications in various care settings. It also amends provisions related to consent for medical treatment, medical assistance programs, and the review of deaths of individuals receiving services from the Department of Health. The emphasis is placed on quality improvement in long-term care services and the importance of monitoring circumstances surrounding the deaths of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ultimately aiming to enhance the support and services provided while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

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)