Senate Bill 49

Chair's Name: Mike Coan

Committee: Industrial Relations

Senate Sponsor: Regina Thomas

SB 49 provides that the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Labor will oversee services provided to the deaf-blind by a knowledgeable organization. This transition is subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.

This bill received a Do Pass recommendation from the Industrial Relations Committee and comes to the House Floor under the Open Rule. 

Chairman Coan�s opinion of this legislation:

WHAT PROBLEM/OPPORTUNITY DOES THIS LEGISLATION ADDRESS?

This bill addresses the sub par rehab services for deaf-blind persons under the Department of Labor by allowing another entity to manage the services.