Utah State Legislation: Past and Present
2011-2012: This is the year for autism legislation! Each of us must remember: If it is to be, it is up to me!
1. Start by finding your legislators. Go to: http://www.le.state.ut.us/GIS/findDistrict.jsp and enter your address.
2. Call your legislators. Use these autism facts to help you know what to say when you contact them. We encourage you to be positive in your message, thank them for their time, and highlight the above fore-mentioned autism facts.
3. Report back on your experience. Send an email to utahautismcoalition@gmail.com telling us who you contacted and how it went!
If you need assistance finding your legislators, please do not hesitate to ask! You can check out our Meet/Contact UAC page to find the chairperson over your area or simply send an email with your address and we will connect you with an enthusiastic coordinator to walk you through it.
Federal Legislation
ATAA (Autism Treatment Acceleration Act) is the Federal bill that will allow coverage for autism children across the country.
Health Care Reform: Read how it will benefit the autism community.
Other Federal Legislation can be found here.
2. Call your legislators. Use these autism facts to help you know what to say when you contact them. We encourage you to be positive in your message, thank them for their time, and highlight the above fore-mentioned autism facts.
3. Report back on your experience. Send an email to utahautismcoalition@gmail.com telling us who you contacted and how it went!
If you need assistance finding your legislators, please do not hesitate to ask! You can check out our Meet/Contact UAC page to find the chairperson over your area or simply send an email with your address and we will connect you with an enthusiastic coordinator to walk you through it.
2010
Medicaid Autism Waiver passed in 2010. This legislation requires Division of Health Care Financing to develop a range of options for a Medicaid Autism Waiver.
The Autism Disabilities and Faith Bill passed in 2010. The bill designates April 29 through May 2, 2010 as Autism, Disabilities and Faith Week in the state of Utah. It also recognizes the importance of fully integrating persons with autism and other disabilities and their families into all Utah faith-based organizations.
License Plate Bill passed in 2010. Money raised will benefit the Autism Council of Utah. Applicants would be required to make a $25 annual donation to an Autism Awareness Restricted Account.
2009
Clay's Law was introduced into the Utah State legislature in 2009. The bill passed the senate first. Then the bill was withdrawn from the House of Representatives.
Federal Legislation
Health Care Reform: Read how it will benefit the autism community.
Other Federal Legislation can be found here.
