2021 Regular Session SB 358 Enrolled

• At the request of: (at the request of Senate Interim Committee on Health Care for Paul Terdal)
• Regular Sponsors: Printed pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28 by order of the President of the Senate in conformance with presession filing rules, indicating neither advocacy nor opposition on the part of the President.
• Bill Title: Relating to applied behavior analysis.

Catchline/Summary

Allows applied behavior analysis professional to provide outpatient treatment for mental or emotional disorder or chemical dependency without patient's parental consent. Requires applied behavior analysis professional to report child abuse and to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct of another applied behavior analysis professional. Prohibits applied behavior analysis professional from practicing conversion therapy.]

Extends requirement that health benefit plan provide coverage for treatment of autism spectrum disorder provided by applied behavior analysis professional to January 2, 2030.

Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.].

• Chapter Number: Chapter 650
• Fiscal Impact: Fiscal Impact Issued
• Revenue Impact: No Revenue Impact
• Current Location: Chapter Number Assigned