relative to the autism registry.

This bill establishes a state registry within the department to track all reported cases of autism spectrum disorder in New Hampshire and gather data for service planning. It requires physicians, psychologists, and other qualified health care providers to report new diagnoses to the department, including specific details like the child's date of birth and zip code, while assigning each case a unique code that does not reveal the child's name or address. The bill ensures that all reported information remains confidential and protects providers from liability for sharing it, while also mandating that entries be removed from the registry once a child turns 18.