The proposed bill, known as the Developmental Disabilities Provider Excessive Training and Cost Reduction Act, aims to regulate training requirements imposed by the Department of Health and Human Services on employees of providers serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The bill emphasizes that training should focus on ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of individuals while prohibiting unnecessarily costly training requirements. It establishes definitions for key terms such as "Department," "Employee," and "Provider," and outlines the department's obligations regarding physical restraint training, ensuring that such training does not exceed federal minimum requirements and offering cost-competitive training options.

Additionally, the bill mandates that if physical restraint training is required, the department must provide at least two options for fulfilling these requirements, including the possibility of in-house training programs that meet federal standards. The act will apply to all training requirements for provider employees, regardless of whether they are currently in place or established after the bill's effective date. This legislation seeks to streamline training processes while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and ensuring the quality of care for individuals with developmental disabilities.