Autism and HIV Related Bills Pass

April 24, 2019

Today the House of Representatives passed autism-related bills:

HB 5559,AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PERSONS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

The bill requires the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to make available, upon request by a person with autism spectrum disorder, a blue envelope to contain such person's operator's license, registration and insurance card.

HB 7168, AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

The bill would ensure that persons with autism spectrum disorder receive services from the Department of Developmental Services and are eligible for Medicaid coverage despite family earnings.

We are taking steps in the right direction to ensure individuals with autism spectrum disorder are supported.

HB 6540, AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS

The bill increases access to preventative and prophylactic interventions for minors who are at risk of exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus.

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These bills will now be considered by the Senate.