SB 946 (Steinberg) Chapter 650, Statutes of 2011
On October 9, 2011, the Governor of the State of California signed SB 946, which requires private health insurance plans to cover treatment for autism. The battle was fought with your help and perseverance. Thank you to everyone who participated and showed support. This law is a victory not only for people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, but also for their communities of family members, care givers, health care providers and advocates. Governor Brown's signing message can be read here.
SB 946 Legislative Hearings:
- Assembly Floor Session 9/9/11
- Senate Appropriations Committee 9/9/11
- Senate Floor Session 9/9/11
- Assembly Health Committee 9/7/11 (Audio only)
Current Related Legislation
- SB 764 (Steinberg) Developmental Services: Telehealth Systems Programs : Asm Human Services Analysis
- SB 1050 (Alquist) Autism Screening: Pilot Program: Asm Human Services Analysis : Media Coverage
- SB 1381 (Pavley) Mental Retardation: Change of Term to Intellectual Disability - on Assembly Floor
- SCR 69 (Pavley) California Autism Month - Chapter 16, Statutes of 2012
- AB 171 (Beall) Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Autism: in Senate Health Committee
