Washington State House Bill 2078: Concerning Persons With Developmental Disabilities who Are in Correctional Facilities or Jails

March 2, 2009 This bill was introduced February 9, 2009. It proposes changes that will permit the state to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities who commit crimes receive reasonable accommodations while incarcerated. The state Department of Social and Health Services has proposed a five-phase model for reinstating medical assistance eligibility for any person who was receiving medical assistance at the time of incarceration. The bill's provisions would start by January 1, 2011. The bill specifies that reasonable accommodation includes: Early identification of inmates with developmental disabilities during booking   Continuation of medical services during incarceration   Transition programs to . . .