An Act relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder
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H1254 — An Act relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
An Act relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder
Bill Text
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The bill expands the definitions of 'Disability verification', 'Pharmacy care', and 'Treatment of autism spectrum disorders' to include licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists in various chapters of the General Laws.
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chapter 15C, Section 29
, licensed nurse practitioner, licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
It adds licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to the definition of 'Disability verification'.
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chapter 32A, Section 25
, licensed nurse practitioner or licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
It adds licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to the definition of 'Pharmacy care'.
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chapter 32A, Section 25
, licensed nurse practitioner, licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
It adds licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to the definition of 'Treatment of autism spectrum disorders'.
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chapter 118E, Section 10H
, licensed nurse practitioner, licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
It adds licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to the applicable definitions.
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chapter 175, Section 47AA
, licensed nurse practitioner or licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
It adds licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to the definition of 'Pharmacy care'.
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chapter 175, Section 47AA
, licensed nurse practitioner, licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
It adds licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to the definition of 'Treatment of autism spectrum disorders'.
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chapter 176A, Section 8DD
, licensed nurse practitioner or licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
It adds licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to the definition of 'Pharmacy care'.
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chapter 176A, Section 8DD
, licensed nurse practitioner, licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
It adds licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to the definition of 'Treatment of autism spectrum disorders'.
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chapter 176B, Section 4DD
, licensed nurse practitioner or licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
It adds licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to the definition of 'Pharmacy care'.
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chapter 176B, Section 4DD
, licensed nurse practitioner, licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
It adds licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to the definition of 'Treatment of autism spectrum disorders'.
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chapter 176G, Section 4V
, licensed nurse practitioner or licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
It adds licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to the definition of 'Pharmacy care'.
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chapter 176G, Section 4V
, licensed nurse practitioner, licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
It adds licensed nurse practitioners and licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists to the definition of 'Treatment of autism spectrum disorders'.
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All policies, contracts, and certificates of health insurance subject to section 25 of chapter 32A, section 47AA of chapter 175, section 8DD of chapter 176A, section 4CC of chapter 176B, and section 4V of chapter 176G of the General Laws which are delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027 shall conform with the provisions of this act. Form filings implementing this act shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner of insurance.
It establishes compliance requirements for health insurance policies and related documents starting January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
- John J. Mahoney · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- John J. Mahoney Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H1254 do?
- An Act relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder
- Who sponsors H1254?
- H1254 is sponsored by John J. Mahoney (Democrat).
- What is the current status of H1254?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track H1254?
- Track H1254 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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