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Committee backs HB 2714 to allow state to reallocate unused DD waiver slots between regions

January 28, 2025 | 2025 Legislature VA, Virginia

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Committee backs HB 2714 to allow state to reallocate unused DD waiver slots between regions
Delegate Wilt presented HB 2714 and described amendments that add the word “unassigned” and direct reallocations via department regulations. The measure grants the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) explicit authority to reallocate unused or unassigned DD waiver slots from one Community Service Board (CSB) or region to another when no eligible Priority‑1 applicants in the original jurisdiction can use them.

DBHDS staff Josie Mace told the committee the agency already carries out the practice but lacks codified authority; she said the department requested the legislation to make the practice permanent. Dawn Traver of DBHDS explained regulatory timeframes: families must be notified within seven days of a slot assignment and are given about 15 days to accept.

Supporters including Ashley Wright of The Arc of Virginia testified in favor. The subcommittee adopted the amendments and voted to report HB 2714 as amended, referring it to Appropriations by a vote of 6–0.

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