Florida 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 13 R · 5 D cosponsors

HB 1271 — Individuals with Disabilities

Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1758 (Ch. 2024-14)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Individuals with Disabilities; Requires APD to develop & implement electronic application process; requires agency to maintain printable paper application on its website &, upon request, provide printed paper application to an applicant; requires agency to provide applicants with specified information upon receipt of application for services; revises timeframes within which agency must make eligibility determinations for services; lowers age that caregiver must be for individual to be placed in certain preenrollment category. APPROPRIATION: $38,852,223

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

72 added · 68 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 1271 has adjusted funding amounts, decreasing the allocations from the General Revenue Fund and the Operations fund. Originally, the bill proposed approximately $16.56 million from the General Revenue Fund and about $22.29 million from the Operations fund, but these amounts have been reduced to roughly $16.33 million and $22.52 million, respectively. This change is important as it reflects a shift in budgetary priorities, which may impact how funds are used for various programs or services covered by the bill. Understanding these changes helps stakeholders prepare for potential impacts on funding and services.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to individuals with disabilities;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to individuals with disabilities;
hb1271-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 Care Administration, to jointly develop a comprehensive plan for the administration, finance, and delivery of home and community-based services through a new home and community-based services Medicaid waiver program;
hb1271-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 Care Administration, to jointly develop a comprehensive plan for the administration, finance, and delivery of home and community-based services through a new home and community-based services Medicaid waiver program;
hb1271-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 implementing care plans, including, but not limited to, connecting a client to resources and supports.
hb1271-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 implementing care plans, including, but not limited to, connecting a client to resources and supports.
hb1271-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 those methods, techniques, or procedures which are found likely to be cost-beneficial.
hb1271-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 those methods, techniques, or procedures which are found likely to be cost-beneficial.
hb1271-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 signed application.
hb1271-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 signed application.
hb1271-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 community-based services Medicaid waiver program for individuals with developmental disabilities is deemed to be in crisis as described in paragraph (5)(a), the agency must make an eligibility determination within 15 calendar days after receipt of a complete application.
hb1271-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 community-based services Medicaid waiver program for individuals with developmental disabilities is deemed to be in crisis as described in paragraph (5)(a), the agency must make an eligibility determination within 15 calendar days after receipt of a complete application.
hb1271-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 to an appropriate preenrollment category pursuant to this subsection and must provide priority to clients waiting for waiver services in the following order:
hb1271-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 to an appropriate preenrollment category pursuant to this subsection and must provide priority to clients waiting for waiver services in the following order:
hb1271-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 provisions for the most appropriate level of care for the client.
hb1271-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 provisions for the most appropriate level of care for the client.
hb1271-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 program is necessary to provide special education and related services to a client, the local education agency must provide for the costs of that service in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, I.D.E.A., as amended.
hb1271-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 program is necessary to provide special education and related services to a client, the local education agency must provide for the costs of that service in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, I.D.E.A., as amended.
hb1271-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 client.
hb1271-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 client.
hb1271-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 the support planning team shall identify measurable objectives for client progress and shall specify a time period expected for achievement of each objective.
hb1271-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 the support planning team shall identify measurable objectives for client progress and shall specify a time period expected for achievement of each objective.
For the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the sums of $16,562,703 in recurring funds from the General Revenue Fund and $22,289,520 in recurring funds from the Operations and Maintenance Trust Fund are appropriated in the Home and Page 11 of13 CODING:
For the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the sums of $16,333,475 in recurring funds from the General Revenue Fund and $22,518,748 in recurring funds from the Operations and Maintenance Trust Fund are appropriated in the Home and Page 11 of13 CODING:
hb1271-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 Community Based Services Waiver category to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to offer waiver services to the greatest number of individuals permissible under the appropriation from preenrollment categories 3, 4, and 5, including individuals whose caregiver is age 60 or older in category 4, established in s.
hb1271-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 Community Based Services Waiver category to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to offer waiver services to the greatest number of individuals permissible under the appropriation from preenrollment categories 3, 4, and 5, including individuals whose caregiver is age 60 or older in category 4, established in s.
For the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the sum of $38,852,223 in recurring funds from the Medical Care Trust Fund is appropriated in the Home and Community Based Services Waiver category to the Agency for Health Care Administration to establish budget authority for Medicaid services.
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities, in consultation with the Agency for Health Care Administration, must submit a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by December 1, 2024, addressing, at a minimum, all of the following:
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities, in consultation with the Agency for Health Care Administration, must submit a report to the Governor, the Page 12 of13 CODING:
(1) The purpose, rationale, and expected benefits of the Page 12 of13 CODING:
hb1271-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1271 2024 new waiver program.
hb1271-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1271 2024 President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by December 1, 2024, addressing, at a minimum, all of the following:
(1) The purpose, rationale, and expected benefits of the new waiver program.
hb1271-02-c2
hb1271-01-c1
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Action History

  1. Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1758 (Ch. 2024-14)

  2. Added to Second Reading Calendar

  3. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)

  4. Bill referred to House Calendar

  5. CS Filed

  6. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  7. Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee

  8. Favorable with CS by Health & Human Services Committee

  9. Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda

  10. Now in Health & Human Services Committee

  11. Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

  12. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

  13. CS Filed

  14. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  15. Reported out of Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

  16. Favorable with CS by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

  17. Added to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee agenda

  18. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  19. Now in Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

  20. Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

  21. Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

  22. CS Filed

  23. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  24. Reported out of Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee

  25. Favorable with CS by Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee

  26. Added to Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee agenda

  27. Now in Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee

  28. Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

  29. Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

  30. Referred to Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee

  31. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  32. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

  • Health & Human Services Committee
  • Buchanan, James Republican
  • Fine
  • Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
  • Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Favorable With Committee Substitute (Health & Human Services Committee)

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Republican 10002
Democrat 6000
Total 19002
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Amesty — Yea
Fine — Yea
Grant — Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Not Voting
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Not Voting
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea

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Favorable With Committee Substitute (Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee)

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Unaffiliated 1000
Democrat 5000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Amesty — Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Jacques, Berny Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea

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Favorable With Committee Substitute (Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee)

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 3002
Unaffiliated 4000
Total 15002
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Killebrew — Yea
Roach — Yea
Williams — Yea
Lopez, V. — Yea
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Not Voting
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Not Voting
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Yea
Tramont, Chase Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1271 do?
Individuals with Disabilities; Requires APD to develop & implement electronic application process; requires agency to maintain printable paper application on its website &, upon request, provide printed paper application to an applicant; requires agency to provide applicants with specified information upon receipt of application for services; revises timeframes within which agency must make eligibility determinations for services; lowers age that caregiver must be for individual to be placed in certain preenrollment category. APPROPRIATION: $38,852,223
Who sponsors HB 1271?
HB 1271 is sponsored by Health & Human Services Committee, Buchanan, James (Republican), Fine, Barnaby, Webster (Republican), Bartleman, Robin (Democrat), Berfield, Kimberly (Republican), Botana, Adam (Republican), Cassel, Hillary (Republican), Chaney, Linda (Republican), Cross, Lindsay (Democrat), Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee, Driskell, Fentrice (Democrat), Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" (Democrat), Holcomb, Jeff (Republican), Joseph, Dotie (Democrat), Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. (Republican), Melo, Lauren (Republican), Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" (Republican), Plakon, Rachel Saunders (Republican), Yarkosky, Taylor Michael (Republican), and Persons-Mulicka, Jenna (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1271?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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