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S2135Senate2011-2012 SessionSame asA411

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office for people with developmental disabilities

Sponsor John J. BonacicSD-42+6 co-sponsorsAffects Health
Status
In Assembly Committee
Mental Health
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
John J. Bonacic

Senator · Senate District 42

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History

  1. Referred to mental health
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 60–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.383
  7. Reported and committed to finance
  8. Print number 2135b
  9. Amend and recommit to mental health and developmental disabilities
  10. Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities
  11. Returned to senate
  12. Died in assembly
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  1. Referred to mental health
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 62–0
  4. Amended on third reading 2135a
  5. Advanced to third reading
  6. 2nd report cal.
  7. 1st report cal.416
  8. Reported and committed to finance
  9. Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

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A411Assembly

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities

In Assembly Committee · Mental Health · Sponsor Aileen Gunther

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S2135B

Title of bill

An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to establishing the task force on adults with autism; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Purpose or general idea of bill

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office of people with developmental disabilities.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1. Legislative findings

Section 2. Amends the mental hygiene law adding a new section 13.41 which creates the task force and specifies its composition and duties

Section 3. Effective date

Justification

The legislature has found that autism is a lifelong disability, yet much of the focus on autism spectrum disorders relates to education and development, and neglects concerns that may arise later in a person's life. There is a pressing need for policymakers and advocates in the state to formulate achievable goals for state government to meet in order to better serve the community of adults with autism spectrum disorders. To this end, it is in the public interest to establish a task force on adults with autism to develop a comprehensive plan for meeting the various needs of adults with autism spectrum disorders living in New York.

Legislative history

S.6647 of 2010: Referred to Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities

Fiscal implications

Minimal to State.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed 2 years after such effective date.

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