NJ A2790

Bill

NJ A2790

Establishes certification card for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Introduced
02/28/2022

In Committee
01/26/2023

Crossed Over
01/26/2023

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes certification card for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a certification card for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The card can be issued by the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services upon request by the individual or their guardian/caregiver. The card explains the person's diagnosis, communication challenges, and may provide emergency contact information. The division can require documentation to receive the card and charge a reasonable fee to cover the cost of issuing it. The bill takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (14)

Daniel Benson (D)*, Clinton Calabrese (D)*, Herbert Conaway (D)*, Aura Dunn (R), Kimberly Eulner (R), Shama Haider (D), Mila Jasey (D), Angelica Jimenez (D), Pam Lampitt (D), Angela Mcknight (D), Pedro Mejia (D), Marilyn Piperno (R), Shanique Speight (D), Sterley Stanley (D),

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/26/2023)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2790

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2790
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/30/23; as introduced	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A3000/2790_E1.PDF
Analysis - Statement AHU 1/19/23	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A3000/2790_S1.PDF
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A3000/2790_I1.HTM
Bill	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A3000/2790_I1.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2790_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2790_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2673	Directs Commissioner of Health to establish public awareness campaign concerning importance of vaccinations.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee	Carry Over
A3568	Establishes certification card for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee	Carry Over
S1987	Directs public utilities and pipeline operators to reimburse municipalities for certain emergency services.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee	Carry Over
S66	Establishes certification card for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee	Carry Over
S924	Establishes certification card for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee	Same As

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