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H.R. 9401: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026

This bill would prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities who need long-term services and supports. It would require states and insurers to provide access to community-based care and related supports instead of relying only on institutional settings such as nursing homes or other facilities.

What states and insurers would have to do

The bill would require covered entities to make long-term services and supports available in the community when appropriate, including:

Community-based care and support services
Housing-related supports that help people live outside institutions
Transition plans for people moving from institutional care back into the community

The goal is to make sure people with disabilities are not forced into institutional care when they could live in a less restrictive setting with the right support.

Enforcement and legal remedies

The bill would allow courts to take several actions when violations occur. Courts could:

Appoint counsel for people bringing claims
Waive filing fees in some cases
Award damages
Issue injunctions or other orders to stop ongoing violations
Award attorneys’ fees

The Attorney General would also be required to investigate complaints and take legal action when there is a pattern or practice of violations, or when a case is of public importance. In those cases, the Attorney General could seek equitable relief, damages, and civil penalties of up to $100,000 or $200,000, depending on the type of violation.

Reporting and federal oversight

The bill would include federal enforcement and reporting requirements so that compliance can be monitored. This would give the federal government a role in making sure states and insurers meet their obligations and do not unlawfully discriminate against people who need long-term care services and supports.

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Actions

2 actions

Date	Action
Jun. 23, 2026	Introduced in House
Jun. 23, 2026	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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