MA H74

Bill

MA H74

Establishing a pilot program for adults with Asperger syndrome and autism

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
10/22/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a pilot program for adults with Asperger syndrome and autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a two-year pilot program, overseen by the commissioner of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, for 25 adults diagnosed with Asperger syndrome or other autism spectrum disorders who do not have mental retardation. The program aims to help these individuals find paid, customized, and sustainable employment, offering services such as career assessment, job development, placement, coaching, training, and ongoing support. An advisory board, composed of community professionals, individuals with Asperger syndrome, representatives from relevant organizations, and government officials, will be formed to guide and evaluate the program. The bill mandates that a request for proposals be issued within 60 days of enactment, with preliminary and final outcome reports, including recommendations for future sustainability and modifications, to be submitted to the state legislature.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Garrett Bradley (D)*, James Cantwell (D), Robert Hedlund (R), Timothy Madden (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4635 (on 09/26/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H74

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H74
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H74
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H74.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1006	Relative to administering national standards to Medicaid medical necessity reviews	Accompanied a study order, see H4635	Similar To
H1061	Relative to equal opportunity for high school graduates in the commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4228	Similar To
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H4635	The financing and delivery of health care in the commonwealth.	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H75	To provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home	Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H77	To ensure continued health insurance coverage for children	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
S1180	To increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve the treatment individuals with autism receive in medical settings	Accompanied a new draft, see S2211	Similar To
S1826	Establishing an autism spectrum disorder designation on driver’s licenses and identification cards and criminal justice training relative to autism spectrum disorders	Accompanied a new draft, see S2178	Similar To
S2178	Establishing an autism spectrum disorder designation on driver’s licenses and identification cards and criminal justice training relative to autism spectrum disorders	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S313	To establish a discretionary grant program for students with autism	Accompanied a study order, see S2343	Similar To
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