HF2060

Purpose of the Bill

The legislation aims to extend the availability of grants for supported decision-making programs. These programs are designed to help individuals make decisions with support from others, rather than through more restrictive means like guardianship or conservatorship.

Main Provisions

• Evaluation and Reporting: The bill mandates that the commissioner submit two reports to the legislature about the supported decision-making grants. An interim report should be submitted by December 1, 2024, detailing the grants' impact, the number of grants awarded, and organizations that received them. The report should also highlight any evidence showing increased use of supported decision-making and reduction or avoidance of guardianship and conservatorship.
• Final Report: A final report is due by December 1, 2026, including updated information from the interim report, the total number of people served, and how the funds were used as required.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The legislation amends the deadline for the final report on the supported decision-making programs from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2026.
• It reallocates any unspent funds from the fiscal year 2024 allocated for these programs, moving them to fiscal year 2026 for the same purpose.

Relevant Terms

• Supported decision-making
• Guardianship
• Conservatorship
• Grants
• Evaluation reports
• Appropriation