Developmental services.

Existing law, the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, requires the State Department of Developmental Services to contract with regional centers to provide services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. Existing law states the intent of the Legislature that persons with developmental disabilities have certain rights, including a right to prompt medical care and treatment and a right to be free from harm. This bill would instead provide that persons with developmental disabilities have the rights described above. The bill would also specify that it is declaratory of existing law that those rights apply to a person with developmental disabilities in a developmental center, community placement, or other housing placement.