BILL · 2011–12 SESSION
SB 5059: Autism spectrum disorders
Regarding insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders.
Summary
- All health plans issued by licensed insurance carriers, and self-insured plans offered under the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) program, must include coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Coverage must be included in contracts issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the act.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5059), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 12, 2011
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Ed Murray (D-43)
- Introduced
- January 12, 2011 in the Senate
- Last action
- April 11, 2012
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Ed Murray (D-43)
19 co-sponsors (17 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Cheryl Pflug R-5Lisa Brown D-3Jim Kastama D-25Phil Rockefeller D-23Paull Shin D-21Steve Hobbs D-44Jerome Delvin R-8Steve Conway D-29Maralyn Chase D-32Debbie Regala D-27Adam Kline D-37Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Craig Pridemore D-49Rodney Tom D-48Karen Fraser D-22Scott White D-46Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Derek Kilmer D-26
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
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