An Act to enhance hospital care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities

This bill directs the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services to create a state plan within one year that establishes training and care standards for healthcare providers treating patients with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. To guide this effort, the legislation creates a new advisory committee composed of health officials, medical experts, patient advocates, and representatives from major health organizations. The plan must include specific requirements for continuing education and strategies to improve how these conditions are diagnosed during routine outpatient visits. Additionally, the bill mandates that state licensure boards work with the advisory committee to ensure these new training standards are part of the renewal process for medical professionals.