Colorado 2018 Regular Session Status: Died

HB 18-1223 — Declare Autism Epidemic In Colorado

Last action — House Committee on Health, Insurance, & Environment Postpone Indefinitely

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This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. 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.

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Summary

The bill directs the executive director of the department of public health and environment (director) to convene the governor's expert emergency epidemic response committee (committee) for the purpose of determining whether there is an autism epidemic in Colorado. The committee shall review autism data from 1990 to 2017 from every Colorado county and across all age groups. If the committee determines there is an autism epidemic, the director shall advise the governor to declare that an autism epidemic exists in Colorado; that reasonable and appropriate measures be taken to address the autism epidemic and protect the public health; that departments with publicly funded safety net programs update their plans to include the autism epidemic; and the percentage at which the state will contribute money to the autism epidemic. The committee shall prepare a report documenting its reasons for determining whether an autism epidemic exists and provide a copy of the report to the governor, the director, and each member of the general assembly.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More

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Action History

  1. House Committee on Health, Insurance, & Environment Postpone Indefinitely

  2. Introduced In House - Assigned to Health, Insurance, & Environment

Sponsors

  • Judy Reyher · Primary
  • Larry Crowder · Primary

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 100 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Judy Reyher
  • Larry Crowder

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (100)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 18-1223 do?
The bill directs the executive director of the department of public health and environment (director) to convene the governor's expert emergency epidemic response committee (committee) for the purpose of determining whether there is an autism epidemic in Colorado. The committee shall review autism data from 1990 to 2017 from every Colorado county and across all age groups. If the committee determines there is an autism epidemic, the director shall advise the governor to declare that an autism epidemic exists in Colorado; that reasonable and appropriate measures be taken to address the autism epidemic and protect the public health; that departments with publicly funded safety net programs update their plans to include the autism epidemic; and the percentage at which the state will contribute money to the autism epidemic. The committee shall prepare a report documenting its reasons for determining whether an autism epidemic exists and provide a copy of the report to the governor, the director, and each member of the general assembly.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More
Who sponsors HB 18-1223?
HB 18-1223 is sponsored by Judy Reyher and Larry Crowder.
What is the current status of HB 18-1223?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. 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 HB 18-1223?
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