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NY S05802
Bill
Status
6/18/2013
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 19-member DSM-5 Implementation Council appointed by the Governor to oversee the transition from DSM-IV to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
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Council composition includes 6 parents/guardians (3 with children diagnosed under DSM-IV, 3 under DSM-5), 5 service providers, 2 advocacy organization representatives, 2 insurance company representatives, and 4 state commissioners or designees.
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Council duties include gathering stakeholder input, assisting state agencies in promulgating regulations to ensure DSM-IV diagnosed individuals receive same entitlements as DSM-5 diagnosed individuals, and monitoring studies on new diagnostic criteria.
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Requires council to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature beginning no later than October 1, 2015, on the status of the DSM-5 transition and provide recommendations for statutory amendments.
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Council shall meet at least twice yearly with members receiving reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses; the act expires three years after taking effect.
Legislative Description
Establishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) Implementation Council to monitor studies evaluating the new diagnostic criteria and to provide recommendations for statutory amendments relating to the transition to DSM-5 from DSM-IV to ensure that individuals who would qualify for benefits and state services under DSM-IV would continue to qualify under DMS-5; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
5/21/2014