AB 2209: Developmental services: caregiver succession.

This bill aims to enhance the care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities by requiring discussions about caregiver succession. A discussion about caregiver succession must occur when the primary caregiver or authorized representatives reaches 55 years of age, and at any time upon the request of the individual, primary caregiver, or authorized representative. The discussion should be person-centered, reflecting the individual's wishes, goals, and maximum independence. Any resulting caregiver succession plan must be documented in the individual's Individual Program Plan (IPP). The individual retains the right to decline development of a caregiver succession plan or discussion.