The bill amends Section 40.1-1-10 of the General Laws to expand the deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program within the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals. This program aims to provide financial assistance to qualified applicants, including adoptive parents and siblings, who are certified to care for individuals previously residing in state institutions. The bill removes the term "parent" from certain sections, broadening eligibility to include adoptive parents and siblings, thereby allowing them to receive subsidy aid if they take on the care of the individual when the biological parent is unable to do so.

The act is set to take effect upon passage, reflecting a commitment to enhancing support for families caring for individuals with developmental disabilities.