Disability rights and protection bills we are tracking in 2018

Now until February 14 is a critical time to act!

A bill is a draft of a proposed law. These bills have cleared the initial policy committee hurdles; some still need to clear fiscal committees. Once these hurdles are met, a Rules Committee will decide when and whether to present them to the full chamber for a vote.

If you see a bill you care about, please contact your legislators. You can click on the “Comment on” links here, or call the Legislative Hotline at 1.800.562.6000.

For TTY-ASSISTANCE: 1.800.833.6384 (voice) or 1.800.833.6388 (TTY).

• See also: Where we are in the process, What you should be doing, and Definitions you might find helpful

DISABILITY RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS

HB 1239 - Concerning requests for medical records to support an application for social security benefits
SPONSORS: Sullivan

Requires health care facilities, providers, and insurance issuers to provide, upon request, one free copy of a person's health care information if the person is appealing the denial of federal Supplemental Security Income or Social Security disability benefits.

STATUS: Passed House 91-5 with 2 excused. Passed the Senate 40-9. Governor signed March 15. 

• Comment on HB 1239

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HB 1263 - Concerning powered automatic doors in buildings accessible to the public
SPONSORS: McBride, Riccelli, Peterson, Dolan

Requires at least one exterior door at accessible public entrances in certain state building code groups to be: (1) A fully powered automatic door actuated by a push button or a motion sensor; or (2) Wired with a door bell, buzzer, chime, or other device that can be rung by a push button and emits a mechanical sound announcing one's presence.

STATUS: Did NOT come up for a vote.

• Comment on HB 1263