Michael Bennet (D-CO)
Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 14 Democratic cosponsors · See all 14 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 aims to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who require long-term services and supports. It seeks to strengthen the integration mandate of the Americans with Disabilities Act by ensuring individuals can live in their communities rather than in institutions. The bill establishes rights for individuals to have maximum control over their services and to live in integrated settings, such as their own homes. It requires States and insurance providers to address disparities and create transition plans to move people out of institutional settings. Finally, it provides enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Justice and allows for civil actions.
Yes· 3 of 19
- Scored +10
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The act establishes a fundamental right to community integration, autonomy, and legal recourse against discrimination.
- Scored +10
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill strengthens the integration mandate of the ADA and establishes enforceable rights for community-based living and autonomy.
- Scored +8
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The act guarantees a federal right to community-based long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Right to Community Integration: The bill establishes a protected right for eligible individuals to be integrated into their community and receive services there instead of in an institution (Section 2).
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Increased Autonomy and Control: Provisions ensure that individuals have maximum control over their services and the ability to lead independent lives (Section s 2 and 6).
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Improved Housing Options: The Act requires entities to improve community capacity for providing affordable, accessible, and integrated housing, including a process to fund necessary home modifications (Section 6).
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Protection Against Discriminatory Policies: It prohibits specific actions such as using waiting lists to restrict access or imposing service caps that prevent people from receiving community-based support (Section 4).
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Legal Recourse for Violations: Individuals or those acting on their behalf have the right to bring civil actions to seek relief, including damages or injunctions, if their rights are violated (Section 8).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandated Transition Timelines: Entities must submit transition plans and meet specific targets to move individuals from institutions to the community, which could impact current service structures (Section 6).
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Financial and Administrative Burdens on Entities: Public entities and LTSS insurance providers are required to conduct self-evaluations, establish task forces, and implement various new service and reporting requirements (Section 5 and 6).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The act establishes a fundamental right to community integration, autonomy, and legal recourse against discrimination. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes affordable, integrated housing for individuals with the lowest income levels. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides long-term services that support aging in place within the community rather than in institutions. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill requires reporting on demographic data including veteran status to address service disparities. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires studying and addressing demographic disparities in service provision. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires studying and addressing demographic disparities in service provision. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires studying and addressing demographic disparities in service provision. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires studying and addressing demographic disparities in service provision. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires studying and addressing demographic disparities in service provision. Would women be better off under this? — The bill requires reporting on demographic data including gender to address service disparities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill strengthens the integration mandate of the ADA and establishes enforceable rights for community-based living and autonomy. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill requires entities to improve community capacity for affordable, accessible, and integrated housing and fund home modifications. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By prioritizing housing and services for those with the lowest income levels, the bill supports economic stability for vulnerable individuals. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill requires the collection of demographic data to identify and address disparities in service provision.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The act guarantees a federal right to community-based long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill mandates that LTSS insurance providers fund and provide community-based services and supports.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill defines community-based dwellings as settings where individuals have specific rights to privacy and dignity. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires public entities to publish self-evaluations and annual progress reports on the internet.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill identifies transportation barriers as a key factor in the ability to access community-based services.
- 8/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island
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