Georgia House and Senate Announce Deal on Autism Bill

Friday, March 27th, 2015

An autism insurance bill considered dead just a day ago has new life.

Key legislators from the House and Senate say they have agreed on a compromise and will push a measure through this session.

State Sen. Charlie Bethel, a Republican from Dalton, and Rep. Richard Smith, a Republican from Columbus, said Thursday they have agreed on a deal that will use a 0.2 percent general tax to finance autism insurance.

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