Foster youth and advocates press Senate committee to adopt tougher group‑home safety rules; HB 2611 advances Current and former foster youth described abuse and instability in group homes and urged passage of HB 2611, which would strengthen youth rights, require group‑home drug‑screening, and mandate DCS/DHS rulemaking; the committee moved the bill forward with amendments.

Foster youth are demanding change as they testify for House Bill 2611, which aims to transform group-home safety and guarantee their rights.

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Connecticut commissioner to oversee independent mortality reviews for individuals with disabilities Commissioner to ensure thorough reviews of deaths involving individuals with intellectual disabilities

Connecticut is taking a significant step forward by appointing a commissioner to oversee independent mortality reviews for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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Oregon strengthens penalties for licensed care providers violating individual rights Oregon's Department of Human Services enforces stricter licensing penalties on care providers.

Oregon is taking bold steps to protect vulnerable individuals in foster care by introducing Senate Bill 136, which could drastically change the landscape of accountability for care providers.

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Minnesota enacts nursing home retaliation protections and training requirements Minnesota amends statutes to protect nursing home residents from retaliation and mandates training.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 1918 is set to revolutionize nursing home care by protecting residents from retaliation and ensuring their voices are heard!

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Minnesota amends training requirements for personal care assistance providers by July 2025 Minnesota mandates training and certifications for personal care assistance providers starting July 2025.

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 2669 could revolutionize personal care assistance by enforcing mandatory training and insurance standards, but will it burden smaller agencies?

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Utah Coalition supports Senate Bill 81 to protect vulnerable adults from abuse Danica Baird advocates for legislation addressing care provider abuse at Senate hearing.

Lawmakers in Utah are debating a crucial bill that could reshape protections for vulnerable adults and prevent abuse by care providers.

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Oregon Senate Bill 136 targets unqualified developmental disabilities service providers Bill allows DHS to revoke licenses of unqualified intellectual and developmental disability providers

Oregon's Senate Bill 136 is set to shake up the landscape of care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by giving the state power to revoke licenses of unqualified service providers.

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Washington state updates background check requirements for long-term care applicants State mandates fingerprint submission for certain service providers and contractors in long-term care.

Washington's House Bill 1490 is set to revolutionize oversight for care providers of individuals with developmental disabilities, tackling accountability and safety like never before.

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