SB 144: Autism
GENERAL BILL by Ring
Autism; Requiring a physician, to whom the parent or legal guardian of a minor reports observing symptoms of autism exhibited by the minor, to refer the minor to an appropriate specialist for screening for autism spectrum disorder under certain circumstances; authorizing the parent or legal guardian to have direct access to screening for, or evaluation or diagnosis of, autism spectrum disorder for a minor from the Early Steps program or another appropriate specialist in autism under certain circumstances, etc.
Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act, this act shall take effect July 1, 2016
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Senate - Died in Health Policy
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Senate - Died in Health Policy
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Health Policy (HP)
- Banking and Insurance (BI)
- Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (AGG)
- Fiscal Policy (FP)
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 8/19/2015 Senate • Filed
9/9/2015 Senate • Referred to Health Policy; Banking and Insurance; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Fiscal Policy -SJ 13
1/12/2016 Senate • Introduced -SJ 13
3/11/2016 Senate • Died in Health Policy
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SB 144, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 8/19/2015 at 8:54 AM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 49 Autism Cruz Identical Last Action: 3/11/2016 H Died in Health Innovation Subcommittee
Location: In committee/council (HIS)
Citations - Statutes (3)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 381.988 Page 1 (pdf) 627.6686 Coverage for individuals with autism spectrum disorder required; exception. Page 2 (pdf) 641.31098 Coverage for individuals with developmental disabilities. Page 6 (pdf)