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S2882Introduced in the Senate

Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by incorporating collective bargaining rights into the self-directed supports program.

Passed

Introduced by Brian Thompson, District 20

What does this bill do?

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Official description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2026 - Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by incorporating collective bargaining rights into the self-directed supports program.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

4 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 10, 2026

62

Yes

9

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Meeting postponed (04/02/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  6. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  7. Proposed Substitute

  8. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)

  10. Senate passed Sub A

  11. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

  12. House passed Sub A in concurrence

  13. Transmitted to Governor

  14. Signed by Governor

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