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GA SB161
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/26/2010
Primary Sponsor
Bill Cowsert
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AI Summary
- Establishes a statewide Autism Task Force within the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, comprising 21 members including state commissioners, healthcare professionals, autism advocacy representatives, parents, and business community members
- Charges the task force with developing plans for public and professional education on early screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders, as well as crafting public policy recommendations on autism
- Requires an interim report to the Senate and House Health and Human Services Committee chairpersons by January 15, 2011, and a final report to the General Assembly, Governor, and committee chairs by December 31, 2011
- Task force members serve without compensation except for travel expenses, with the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities (or designee) serving as chairperson and convening the first meeting before July 31, 2010
- The task force automatically abolishes on January 1, 2012, with the authorizing Code section repealed by operation of law on the same date
Legislative Description
Insurance; require certain coverage for autism spectrum disorders; provide definitions
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
4/13/2010
Committee Referrals
Insurance3/30/2010
Insurance and Labor2/17/2009
Full Bill Text
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