Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 37	Senate Author:  Zaffirini
Effective:  5-30-09	House Sponsor:  Naishtat et al.

            Senate Bill 37 amends the Human Resources Code to require the Department of Aging and Disability Services, subject to the availability of funds appropriated for the purpose, to provide home- and community-based services under the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program without regard to a person's age if the person applies for and is otherwise eligible to receive services under the waiver program.  The bill clarifies that the department is not prevented from establishing an age requirement with respect to other programs or services offered to persons who are deaf-blind and have multiple disabilities.