MA S1106

Bill

To ensure full and equal access to services from the Department of Mental Health for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions who otherwise meet the eligibility criteria for DMH services

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure full and equal access to services from the Department of Mental Health (DMH) for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions who otherwise meet the eligibility criteria for DMH services. The key provisions are: 1. The bill amends Chapter 123 of the General Laws to insert definitions for "Autism Spectrum Disorder" and "Conditions related to Autism Spectrum Disorder," which include Social Communication Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. 2. The bill requires DMH to provide emergency, crisis, acute care, and ongoing treatment and support for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions who meet the eligibility criteria for DMH services. These services will be provided by clinicians with training and expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. 3. The bill also amends Chapter 19 of the General Laws to replace the term "mentally ill and persons with an intellectual disability" with "persons with mental illness and intellectual or developmental disabilities" in various sections, aligning the language with the updated terminology.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Jonathan Hecht (D), Kevin Honan (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Alice Peisch (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2440 (on 04/17/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1106

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1106
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1106.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2209	Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with autism	No further action taken	Similar To
H500	Concerning the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals	Accompanied H2955	Similar To
S1221	Creating Autism teams in hospitals	Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1930	Establishing an autism spectrum disorder designation on driver’s licenses and identification cards and criminal justice training relative to autism spectrum disorders	Accompanied a study order, see S2484	Similar To
S1980	Relative to parking safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2484	Similar To
S2440	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to mental health issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S287	To establish a discretionary grant program for students with autism	Accompanied a study order, see S2348	Similar To
S646	Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with autism	Accompanied H2209	Similar To

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