House Bill No. 1724, introduced by Gervin-Hawkins, amends Chapter 546 of the Government Code by adding a new Subchapter J-1, which pertains to the Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) waiver program. The bill establishes that individuals providing habilitation transportation services to recipients under the CLASS waiver program are entitled to compensation for all time spent operating a motor vehicle for transportation purposes. This includes time spent returning a recipient's vehicle to a designated location without the recipient as a passenger, ensuring that service providers are fairly compensated for their time and efforts.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that allows state agencies to delay the implementation of any part of the Act if they determine that a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is necessary. This ensures compliance with federal regulations before the provisions of the bill take effect. The Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.