# 119-s-4865: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 119-s-4865, Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-24). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4865 - As of: 2026-10-24 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: 119-s-4865 - Congress: 119 - Title: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 - Status: introduced - Introduced: 2026-06-23 - Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO) - Cosponsors: 14 - Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues - Touches household money: yes - Last recorded action: 2026-10-24 ## Summary **A federal right to community-based long-term services and supports.** The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 would clarify the ADA integration mandate, affirm that people eligible for long-term services and supports have a federally protected right to live in the community, and require states and LTSS insurers to offer and provide community-based services that maximize individual choice and independence. - People who need long-term services and supports would get a clear right to be offered community-based care before institutionalization and to receive hands-on assistance, health-related supports, and consumer-directed services that help them live independently. - States and LTSS insurance providers would have to complete self-evaluations within 3 years and submit transition plans if needed, with approved plans implemented no later than 12 years; HHS and the Attorney General would issue rules, review plans, collect data, and enforce compliance. - Public entities would be required to expand affordable, accessible integrated housing, fund home modifications, and fix payment rates and workforce supports so enough caregivers are available to support community living. ## Cosponsors (14) - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z - Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z ## Provisions PRIA read - Offer community LTSS and supports: benefit, high. If enacted, public entities and LTSS insurers would have to offer community-based long-term services and supports (LTSS) to anyone who would otherwise qualify for institutional placement. If the person accepts the offer, the entity would have to provide the community-based services instead of insti… - Right to sue for community LTSS: benefit, high. If enacted, an individual with an LTSS disability could bring a federal civil action not earlier than 2 years after enactment if they face or reasonably expect a violation. A plaintiff who shows they are an individual with an LTSS disability and face a violation could get a court-appointed lawyer a… - Provider planning, reporting, and complaints: benefit, medium. If enacted, each public entity and LTSS insurer would have to finish a self-evaluation within 36 months that counts people with LTSS disabilities, breaks out race and other demographics, and reviews community capacity and transportation. If the self-evaluation shows noncompliance, the entity would… - More accessible housing for people with disabilities: benefit, medium. If enacted, entities that fund or provide housing would have to improve access to affordable, accessible, integrated housing not tied to receipt of LTSS. They would work with state and local housing agencies, create preferences or set-asides where needed for people leaving or avoiding institutional… - Federal enforcement, penalties, and rules: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Attorney General would have authority to investigate alleged violations, do periodic compliance reviews, and sue in federal court for patterns of violations. Courts could assess civil penalties up to $100,000 for a first violation and up to $200,000 for a later violation. The Attorn… ## Related bills - 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026 - 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act - 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026 - 119-s-1503: Equality Act - 119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 - 119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025 ## Sources - [119-s-4865 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4865) ## Related - [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066) - [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51) - [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108) - [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503) - [119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-852) - [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150) - [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4865 (as of 2026-10-24).