virginia

Virginia became the 26th state to enact autism insurance reform on May 6, 2011.

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State Officials
Governor Robert McDonnell (R)
Lt. Governor Bill Bolling (R)
Virginia Senate; Virginia House of Delegates

Federal Officials
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D)
U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D)
U.S. House of Representatives Virginia delegation

Virginia News

New ABA Licensing Rules Finalized

RICHMOND (September 19, 2012) --The Virginia Board of Medicine has finalized emergency regulations for licensing ABA providers, removing a hurdle for Virginia families trying to...

Autism Speaks, VAP Respond to New ABA Regulations

RICHMOND (July 18, 2012) --   Autism Speaks and the Virginia Autism Project (VAP) responded today to the Virginia Board of Medicine’s emergency regulations for...

Virginia Board of Medicine Issues Emergency BCBA Regulations

RICHMOND (June 25, 2012) -- The Virginia Board of Medicine voted last week on emergency regulations related to the state licensure of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and...

Board of Medicine Issues Emergency BCBA Regulations

RICHMOND (June 25, 2012) -- The Virginia Board of Medicine voted last week on emergency regulations related to the state licensure of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs...

Gov. McDonnell Signs Bill Protecting ABA Coverage Under State's Autism Insurance

RICHMOND (Feb. 7, 2012) -- Governor Bob McDonnell today signed HB-1106 into law, correcting a flaw that had been incorporated in Virginia's 2011 autism insurance reform law....

CBS-7: 'Autism groups return to the State Capitol for legislative fix'

RICHMOND (Jan. 13, 2012) -- "Last year’s General Assembly session brought a hard-fought victory for Virginia families affected by autism. Lawmakers approved legislation...

CBS-7: 'Local autism advocates pledge to continue fighting for insurance coverag

ROANOKE (Dec. 8, 2011) -- WDBJ, the CBS affiliate for Roanoke, aired a report on the continuing controversy surrounding implementation of the state's autism insurance reform...

Roanoke Times: 'A setback in insurance for autism treatment'

ROANOKE (Dec. 7, 2011) -- The Roanoke Times in an editorial published today said Gov. Bob McDonnell has a "moral obligation" to resolve an impasse delaying...

'Families disappointed by delay in autism insurance' Richmond Times-Dispatch

RICHMOND (Dec. 4, 2011) -- "Parents expressed disappointment and confusion Saturday over the likely delay in implementation of at least part of a new state law designed to...

'Autism insurance help faces delay in Va.' Richmond Times-Dispatch

RICHMOND (Dec. 3, 2011) -- "Hundreds of families across Virginia who had counted on mandated insurance coverage for their autistic children next month may have to wait untold...

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Bill History

February 7, 2012:  Governor McDonnell signs HB.1106 into law.

January 30, 2012: HB.1106 approved unanimously by Senate, sent to Governor McDonnell

January 26, 2012: HB.1106 voted unanimously out of Senate Education and Health Committee; Senate floor vote next

January 20, 2012: HB-1106 approved 96-1 by the House, sent to the Senate.

January 17, 2012:  HB.1106 voted out of House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions 21-0; House floor vote next

January 12, 2012:  House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions conducts hearing on HB.1106 to correct a technical flaw in law.

May 6, 2011: Governor Robert McDonnell signs autism insurance reform...

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