Maddy summaryHB 1616 requires schools to obtain written parental consent for each new medical or dental service provided to a student under the Medicaid to Schools program, defining a new service by a change in the diagnostic billing code. The bill also mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services submit annual reports detailing the program's costs and the number of students served. Additionally, the legislation establishes a pilot recruitment and retention program for the department to address staffing vacancies, allowing for specific incentives that are exempt from certain state gift and collective bargaining rules. This pilot program must conclude with a report on its effectiveness by December 31, 2024, to determine if it will be included in future state budgets.
Rep. Lisa Mazur
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Maddy summaryThis bill updates state laws to clarify what constitutes a recovery house and ensures these facilities are treated the same as regular homes in local zoning rules. It defines a recovery house as a substance-free residence centered on peer support for people recovering from addiction, while explicitly excluding licensed boarding or halfway houses. Under the new provisions, these homes would not need special permits or site plan reviews if they are located in existing single-family, two-family, or multi-family buildings. To operate legally, the homes must either be certified or actively pursuing certification within one year of opening, and operators must notify local officials at least 30 days before starting.
Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the ability of incarcerated individuals, parolees, and those convicted of violent felonies or crimes against children to change their legal names. To obtain a name change, these individuals must now prove to a probate court that the change is necessary, and they must notify relevant government agencies and the original prosecuting authority. The law also requires the prosecutor to attempt to inform the victim or the victim's family, allowing them to share their views with the judge before a decision is made. These rules apply specifically to serious offenses such as murder, assault, kidnapping, and sexual crimes, while the changes take effect on July 30, 2024.