ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session
	Senate: HHS DP 6-0-1-0|APPROP DP 8-1-1-0|3^rd Read 25-3-2-0 House: APPROP DP 17-0-0-1

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SB 1130: appropriation; older individuals; blind

Sponsor: Senator Carroll, LD 28

Caucus & COW

Overview

Appropriates $1,000,000 from the state General Fund (GF) in FY 2026 to the Department of Economic Security (DES) for the Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) program. 

History

The OIB program, also known as the Independent Living Older Blind (ILOB) program helps persons who are visually impaired or blind to live independently. Eligible persons are those who: 1) are 55 years of age or older; 2) have a visual impairment that substantially limits their ability to be independent; 3) who require ILOB services to be independent; and 4) who are able and willing to participate in ILOB services. Eligible persons may qualify for services including Daily Living Skills, Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology and Adjustment to Blindness (DES). 

The OIB program is part of DES, which was established by Laws 1972, Ch. 142 as a consolidation of several state agencies. DES administers protective and assistance services through programs regarding children's services, guardianship and adoption, child support enforcement, developmental disabilities, vocational rehabilitation, domestic violence, adult protective services, medical assistance eligibility, nutritional assistance independent living, employment assistance and unemployment insurance. 

Provisions

1. Appropriates $1,000,000 from the state GF in FY 2026 to DES for the OIB program.     (Sec. 1) 

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