Bill
SR 151
Georgia Senate SR 151 recognizes February 26, 2025 as Self-Direction Day and highlights person-centered, self-directed home- and community-based services as a preferred model.
Status: Adopted
Introduced: February 24, 2025
Classification: Resolution (non‑binding)
Primary subject: Self‑Direction / Rules
Primary sponsors: Multiple state senators (including RaShaun Kemp, Clint Dixon, Chuck Payne, Brian Strickland, Larry Walker III, Bo Hatchett, Matt Brass, Jason Anavitarte, Robert F. Martwick, and others)
Note on source materials
- The supplied document bundle contains multiple different “SR 151” texts from different jurisdictions (an Illinois memorial resolution for Dr. Richard J. Martwick IV; a Kentucky Senate resolution confirming Juston C. Pate; and a Georgia Senate resolution recognizing Self‑Direction Day), plus a mismatching title referencing a commendation for Jennifer Stroupe. This summary focuses on the Georgia SR 151 text that matches the listed sponsors and actions (recognizing Self‑Direction Day), and notes that the resolution is a symbolic, non‑legally binding proclamation.
Purpose and intent
- SR 151 recognizes February 26, 2025, as “Self‑Direction Day.” The resolution’s intent is to raise awareness of self‑direction as an optional model for home‑ and community‑based services (HCBS) that increases choice, self‑determination, and independent living opportunities for people with disabilities and older adults.
Key provisions and findings
- Describes self‑direction as an HCBS delivery model in which individuals choose how, when, and from whom their paid supports and services are provided.
- States the central goal: maximize opportunities to live independently in the most integrated setting of an individual’s choice.
- Lists asserted benefits of self‑directed services, including improved satisfaction with supports, better quality of life, reduced costs versus provider‑directed services, and fewer institutional stays.
- Notes that self‑direction shifts control over resources and staffing to the individual and can serve people unsatisfied with traditional services.
- References Georgia’s history with self‑direction: implemented beginning April 2005 in the Independent Care Waiver Program and now available across five HCBS waiver programs in the state.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
Who is affected
- Primarily symbolic; it does not change statute or appropriations. It affects:
- Individuals receiving or eligible for HCBS in Georgia (people with disabilities and older adults) by recognizing and promoting the self‑direction model.
- State agencies, advocates, and providers by drawing legislative attention to self‑direction and its perceived benefits.
- The broader public and press through formal recognition and distribution of the resolution.
Procedural/timeline notes
- The resolution was introduced in late February 2025 and recognized February 26, 2025 as Self‑Direction Day. Legislative action records show it was read and adopted by the Senate (recorded as read & adopted 02/26/2025 and subsequent entries through March–June 2025 for related processing/enrollment). As a resolution, it is non‑binding and does not create programmatic or budgetary obligations.
Bottom line
- SR 151 is a ceremonial/symbolic Senate resolution that publicly recognizes Self‑Direction Day (Feb 26, 2025) and highlights the self‑direction model for HCBS in Georgia. It aims to raise awareness and support for person‑centered control over long‑term services and supports but does not change law or funding.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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