NEWSFLASH: Connecticut passes autism reform bill

CT Substitute Bill No. 301 passed in the House by roll call vote, has been approved by both legislative houses and now goes to enrollment and the CT governor for signature.

Vote for SB-301 Roll Call Number 307
Taken on 05/27/09 AS AMENDED
The Speaker ordered the vote be taken by roll call at 10:12 p.m.
Yes 140, Nay 2. Number required for passage: 72

Substitute Bill No. 301
January Session, 2009 *_____SB00301APP___041609____*

AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

12 (3) "Behavioral therapy" means interactive therapies derived from
13 evidence-based research that are provided to children less than
14 thirteen years of age, including, but not limited to, applied behavior
15 analysis that is provided or supervised by a behavior analyst who is
16 certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

FULL TEXT OF THE SUBSTITUTE BILL
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2009/TOB/s/pdf/2009SB-00301-R03-SB.pdf

Status and all info,
http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=301&which_year=2009&SUBMIT1.x=0&SUBMIT1.y=0&SUBMIT1=Normal