Bill
SB 2957
SB 2957 would provide a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Washington County to upgrade the DHHS building for ADA accessibility, improving access for disabled people and staff.
SB 2957 — General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for ADA access to the Dept. of Health and Human Services building
Overview
SB 2957 would authorize a General Fund appropriation in FY2026 to Washington County for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) access improvements to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) building. The bill focuses on funding to enhance accessibility at a DHHS facility located in the county.
Purpose and intent
- Provide targeted state funding to Washington County to upgrade or install ADA-compliant features at the DHHS building.
- Improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities who use the DHHS site, including patients, clients, employees, and visitors.
Key provisions
- Appropriation: The bill authorizes an FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Washington County for ADA access improvements related to the DHHS building.
- Use of funds: Funds would be allocated for the design, construction, or implementation of ADA accessibility upgrades (specific eligible activities are not detailed in the provided information).
- Administration: The bill does not specify the exact administrative requirements, reporting, or oversight provisions in the provided summary; those details would typically appear in the bill text.
Beneficiaries and impact
- Primary beneficiary: Washington County.
- Direct impact: Allocation of state funds to support accessibility improvements at the DHHS building, potentially enabling easier access for disabled individuals and compliant facilities for staff and clients.
- Broader impact: Improved accessibility could influence service delivery efficiency, safety, and compliance with federal and state disability access standards.
Fiscal and timeline notes
- Fiscal: The bill proposes a General Fund expenditure in FY2026. The summary does not specify the dollar amount or the financing mechanism beyond the general appropriation.
- Timing: If enacted, funding would be available in FY2026. The bill reflects a budget-related appropriation rather than a general policy change.
- Status and actions:
- Introduced: March 14, 2025
- Referred to Appropriations: February 12, 2025
- Died in Committee: February 26, 2025
- Received by Secretary of the Senate and Filed: March 14, 2025
- Read first time and referred to Business & Commerce: April 7, 2025
- Official status: Listed as Died In Committee (per the provided status).
Related legislation
- Companion bill: HB 4204 (House version)
Notes
- The provided information does not include the specific appropriation amount, project scope details, or any matching requirements. Readers should consult the bill text for precise fiscal figures, eligible expenditures, and reporting or oversight provisions if the bill were to be reintroduced.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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