SB 1308: Autism Spectrum Disorder
GENERAL BILL by Stewart
Autism Spectrum Disorder; Requiring a physician, to whom the parent or legal guardian of a minor reports observing symptoms of autism spectrum disorder exhibited by the minor, to refer the minor to an appropriate specialist for screening for autism spectrum disorder under certain circumstances; requiring that certain insurers and health maintenance organizations provide direct patient access for a minimum number of visits to an appropriate specialist for screening for, or evaluation or diagnosis of, autism spectrum disorder, etc.
Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act, this act shall take effect July 1, 2017
Last Action: 5/5/2017 Senate - Died in Health Policy
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/5/2017 Senate - Died in Health Policy
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Health Policy (HP)
- Banking and Insurance (BI)
- Rules (RC)
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 2/28/2017 Senate • Filed
3/14/2017 Senate • Referred to Health Policy; Banking and Insurance; Rules -SJ 184
3/15/2017 Senate • Introduced -SJ 184
5/5/2017 Senate • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
• Died in Health Policy
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SB 1308, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/28/2017 at 2:21 PM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills H 1101 Autism Spectrum Disorder Cruz Identical Last Action: 5/5/2017 H Died in Health Innovation Subcommittee 
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)