Senate Bill 1421 proposes to amend the definition of "developmental disability" in the Arizona Revised Statutes to include Prader-Willi syndrome as a qualifying condition for receiving services through the Department of Economic Security's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by features such as short stature, intellectual disability, muscle weakness, small hands and feet, underdeveloped sex organs, and an uncontrollable appetite that can lead to extreme obesity.

The bill also introduces a formal definition for Prader-Willi syndrome within the statute and makes necessary conforming changes to the numbering of subsequent definitions. The inclusion of Prader-Willi syndrome in the definition of developmental disabilities would potentially expand the eligibility for DDD services to individuals with this specific syndrome, recognizing the chronic and severe nature of the condition and the need for specialized support and services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-551
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-551