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SB1860Introduced in the Senate

STATE DISABILITY OMBUDSPERSON

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Graciela Guzman, District 20

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the State Disability Ombudsperson Act. Creates the State Disability Ombudsperson within the Department of Human Rights. Provides that on or before July 1, 2026, the Ombudsperson shall offer training, outreach, and educational materials and may arrange for the offering of courses open to the public in disability services and training and related topics. Requires the Ombudsperson to provide a toll-free number available during business hours to provide information and resources under the Act. Requires the Ombudsperson to develop a process for receiving and reviewing complaints. Provides that if the Ombudsperson believes that a complaint has reasonable grounds to have been made, establish a procedure for referral to disability rights organizations, community-based services, and legal and courtroom advocacy if those services are requested or deemed adequate. Requires the Ombudsperson to submit an annual report to the General Assembly. Authorizes the Department of Human Rights to adopt rules to implement the Act. Makes other changes.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  10. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  11. Re-assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  13. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  15. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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