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NY A07204
NY A07204Directs the commissioner of health and commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to jointly promulgate rules and regulations requiring pediatric health care providers to screen children beginning at the age of 12 months for autism spectrum disorders during each wellness and preventative care examination and to conduct such screening annually until such child reaches age six, and thereafter at eleven and fourteen years of age.
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Introduced
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law and the mental hygiene law, in relation to directing the commissioner of health and the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to promulgate rules and regulations requiring every child beginning at the age of twelve months to be examined for autism spectrum disorders
AI Summary
This bill requires the commissioners of health and the office for people with developmental disabilities to jointly develop regulations mandating pediatric healthcare providers to screen children for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) during wellness exams. Specifically, providers must screen children starting at 12 months of age and continue annual screenings until the child is six years old, with additional screenings at ages 11 and 14. The regulations, to be established by May 1, 2026, must include best practices for ASD screening and diagnosis, require the use of objective screening tools, and create a referral mechanism for children who may need further evaluation. If the commissioners fail to develop these regulations by the specified date, the department will adopt and implement relevant federal rules. The bill aims to improve early detection and intervention for children with autism by establishing a consistent and comprehensive screening protocol across pediatric healthcare providers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D)*,
William Colton (D),
Bill Conrad (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7204 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07204&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07204 |
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