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Bill > H4952
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder
AI Summary
This bill expands the types of healthcare professionals who can verify a disability or provide treatment for autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, by allowing licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to perform these functions in addition to licensed physicians. This change applies to various health insurance policies and contracts, including those related to state employees and other group health plans, and requires that these policies conform to these updated provisions by January 1, 2027, with the commissioner of insurance overseeing any necessary form filings.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Financial Services (Joint)
Last Action
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4952 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4952.pdf |
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