The Senate Public Health, Senior Issues, Long-Term Care, and Job Creation Committee will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 3 (SB-3) at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 9, 2009 in room 411-South in the State Capitol.

SB-3 better known as the “Autism Bill” requires insurance companies to cover the treatment for children with autism.  This bill is similar to ones that were introduced and narrowly defeated in the last legislative session.

The public is invited to give testimony either for or against the bill. If you are not able to attend the hearing and want to give testimony, please direct your comments to the Committee Chairperson, Sen. Tim Carpenter.

Read more about SB-3 go to the DAWN web site.