An Act Regarding Access To Behavioral Health Supports For Adults With Certain Disabilities

LD 769 regulates behavioral health supports for adults with intellectual disabilities or autism in Maine. It prohibits harmful practices like seclusion, corporal punishment, and degrading language in support plans, and requires a medical assessment to rule out medical causes before addressing dangerous behavior. Support plans for behavior modification must be approved by the Department of Health and Human Services and cannot waive rights protected under the law. The bill establishes a quarterly committee to review implementation data and ensure compliance with these standards.