Summary
Adds Down syndrome to the definition of developmental disability for the purpose of making Down syndrome an automatic qualifier for Medicaid; expands the definition of developmental disability to include certain individuals below the age of ten who cannot demonstrate that their disability constitutes a substantial handicap to their ability to function in a normal society, but that have a high probability of meeting such criteria later in life; expands the definition of developmental disability to include certain individuals below the age of four.
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Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Mar 12, 2026
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
Senate