Reference is to Printer's Date 3/29/17-H.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Section 44-20-30 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 47 of 2011, is further amended by adding an appropriately numbered item at the end to read:
"( ) 'Autism spectrum disorder' means autism spectrum disorder as defined by the most recent publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or a pervasive developmental disorder as defined in any previous edition of the DSM."
SECTION 2. Section 38-71-280(A)(1) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(1) 'Autism
spectrum disorder' means one of the three following
disorders as defined in the most recent edition of the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the
American Psychiatric Association:
(a) Autistic
Disorder;
(b)
Asperger's Syndrome;
(c) Pervasive
Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified
autism spectrum disorder as defined by the most recent
publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM) or a pervasive developmental disorder as defined
in any previous edition of the DSM. 'Autism spectrum disorder'
is further defined as a disorder subject to the coverage
required pursuant to subsection (C) and shall not be defined as
a disorder subject to the coverage limitations otherwise
provided for in subsection (E)."
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.