SB3008Introduced in the Senate
DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL
Introduced by Paul Faraci, District 52
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Required the Department of Human Services to provide informational materials about the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program to: persons who are placed in a facility licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act, the MC/DD Act, or the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013; persons with disabilities who receive services funded by or administered in conjunction with the Department, including, but not limited to, home and community based services, home-based support services, PUNS services, home care services, and services at a Center for Independent Living. Provides that the informational materials shall be provided when a person first enrolls for such services and as part of any annual process required for the person to maintain eligibility for such services. Requires the Office of the State Treasurer to prepare and deliver the informational materials in an electronic format to the Department and distribute the materials to eligible persons.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Executive Committee · May 29, 2026
8
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
12 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Theresa Mah | 24 | Yes |
| Curtis Tarver | 25 | Yes |
| Robert Rita | 28 | Yes |
| Nicholas Smith | 34 | Yes |
| Maurice West | 67 | Yes |
| Ryan Spain | 73 | No |
| John Cabello | 90 | No |
| Jehan Gordon-Booth | 92 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to State Government
Postponed - State Government
Postponed - State Government
Do Pass State Government; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
Moved to Suspend Rule 21 Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 066-029-000
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Will Guzzardi
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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