Rhode Island | Autism Speaks

PROVIDENCE (April 28, 2011) -- Rep. Peter G. Palumbo (D-Dist. 16, Cranston) and Sen. Edward J. O’Neill (I-Dist. 17, Lincoln, North Providence, Pawtucket) were honored today by the Rhode Island Autism Coaliti... More...

Governor Chafee Conducts Ceremonial Signing of 2011 Reform Bill

PROVIDENCE (August 11, 2011) -- Governor Lincoln Chafee conducted a ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 107, the legislation which made Rhode Island the 27th state to enact an autism insurance reform law. Judith Ursitti, Autis... More...

Gov. Chafee Signs Bills Strengthening 2011 R.I. Reform Law

PROVIDENCE -- Gov. Lincoln Chafee has signed a pair of bills enabling Rhode Island families to access insurance coverage for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as intended under the autism insurance reform bill he signed... More...

Rhode Island Becomes 27th State to Enact Autism Insurance Reform Legislation; All 6 New England States Now On Board

NEW YORK, NY (July 6, 2011) Autism Speaks joined Rhode Island families today in applauding Governor Lincoln Chafee for signing into law Senate Bill 107, making Rhode Island the sixth and final New England state to enact autism ... More...

Autism Speaks Joins Rhode Island Autism Community in Applauding House for Passing Autism Insurance Reform Bill

NEW YORK, NY (June 22, 2011) Autism Speaks joins Rhode Island families in applauding the members of the House for their 71-2 vote yesterday in support of House Bill 5275, which requires insurance companies to provi... More...