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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment . Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve the treatment of individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities by creating a state plan to develop training and education for healthcare providers. The key provisions include: (1) requiring continuing education for healthcare providers on diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism; (2) implementing a strategy to improve assessment and diagnosis of these conditions during routine primary care visits; and (3) coordinating with state licensure boards to adopt appropriate continuing education requirements as part of licensure renewals. The bill also establishes an advisory committee of experts to develop recommendations for statewide standards on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Mike Connolly (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Steve Ultrino (D),
James Welch (D),
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1287 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1287.pdf |
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