Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026

This bill says that government agencies and insurance companies cannot deny community-based services to people with disabilities who need long-term help to live independently in their communities. It bans practices like using unfair eligibility rules, spending caps, or waiting lists that would block people from getting these services, and it requires that community-based options be offered before placing someone in an institution. People already living in institutions must be regularly told about community-based alternatives available to them. The bill also requires the Department of Justice to create rules so that government agencies and insurance providers offer these services, ensure enough affordable and accessible housing is available, evaluate their own practices for compliance, and submit plans for making changes, and it allows people to take legal action if their rights under this bill are violated.

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