SB2475Introduced in the Senate
DHS-HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Introduced by Mattie Hunter, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Further amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that unredacted investigative reports, as well as raw data, may be shared with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, upon written request, when there is a substantiated finding against a person licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation who is within the Office of the Inspector General's jurisdiction. Provides that if, during its investigation, the Office of the Inspector General found credible evidence of neglect by a person licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation who is not within the Office's jurisdiction, the Office may provide an unfounded or unsubstantiated investigative report or death report, as well as raw data, with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, upon written request. Removes a repealer provision concerning the creation of the Autism Research Checkoff Fund. Instead provides that, on July 1, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practical, the State Comptroller shall direct and the State Treasurer shall transfer the remaining balance from the Autism Research Checkoff Fund into the Autism Awareness Fund. Provides that upon completion of the transfers, the Autism Research Checkoff Fund is dissolved, and any future deposits due to that Fund and any outstanding obligations or liabilities of that Fund shall pass to the Autism Awareness Fund. Provides that the provision creating the Autism Research Checkoff Fund is repealed on January 1, 2026. Amends the Department of Early Childhood Act. Extends early intervention services to children who have been found eligible for early childhood special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and have an individualized education program. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 9, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Health and Human Services Committee · April 2, 2025
8
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
12 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Not Voting |
| Karina Villa | 25 | Yes |
| Julie Morrison | 29 | Yes |
| Mary Edly-Allen | 31 | Yes |
| Dave Syverson | 35 | Yes |
| Li Arellano | 37 | Yes |
| David Koehler | 46 | Yes |
| Neil Anderson | 47 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Health and Human Services
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Health and Human Services
Postponed - Health and Human Services
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Health and Human Services; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 4, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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