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- H.R.5689
H.R.5689: Disability Integration Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced July 8, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 22, 2016
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (31 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 8, 2016
Bill Summary
Disability Integration Act of 2016 This bill prohibits states or local governments that provide institutional placements for individuals with disabilities who need long-term assistance with daily living activities or health-related tasks, and prohibits insurance providers that fund such long-term services, from denying community-based services that would enable such individuals, as an alternative to institutionalization, to live in the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 22, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| July 8, 2016 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| July 8, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| July 8, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Gibson (R-N.Y.) |