DIGEST
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legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 827 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Gadberry
Abstract: Provides for screening of children under the age of three for autism spectrum disorder.
Proposed law requires any physician who provides early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and
treatment services (known commonly as a well child visit) for a child under the age of three to
determine whether the child has previously been screened for autism spectrum disorder.
Proposed law provides that if the child has not been screened for autism spectrum disorder, then the
physician shall cause the child to be screened for such disorder. Stipulates, however, that no such
screening shall be conducted upon any child whose parent or tutor (known commonly as a legal
guardian) objects to the screening.
(Adds R.S. 40:1091)