Bill Status of HB 4599   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Maurice A. West, II, Kelly M. Cassidy, Kam Buckner and Joyce Mason

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Home Modification Program Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to establish a home modification funding system that is streamlined, effective, and administered by experts within the disability community. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall establish a Home Modification Program to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for home modification projects. Requires the Department to designate a statewide association that represents centers for independent living to serve as the lead agency to administer the program. Requires the Department to provide funding for the Program. Requires the lead agency to distribute any moneys it receives from the Department to the State's 22 centers for independent living, covering all 102 counties. Provides that the lead agency shall ensure that each center for independent living has access to at least $105,000 to use for home modification projects, with the excess funds subject to reallocation during the 4th fiscal quarter of each year. Contains provisions concerning eligibility requirements for applicants under the Program; the lead agency's establishment of a Home Modification Subcommittee to provide additional oversight of the home modification projects; and an administrative fee to the lead agency.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/29/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  1/31/2024HouseFirst Reading
  1/31/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/14/2024HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  2/26/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  3/4/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
  3/25/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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