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89th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

HSB 512: HSB 512

Became HF 2167 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill is related to the definition of autism spectrum disorder for purposes of certain health care coverage. Under current law, “autism spectrum disorders” is defined as any of the pervasive developmental disorders including autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified. The commissioner of insurance, by rule, is required to define “autism spectrum disorders” consistent with definitions provided in the most recent edition of the American psychiatric association’s diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, and may adopt the definitions provided in the manual by reference.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 11, 2022

  • Rep. Shannon Lundgren (R) · shannon.lundgren@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. John Forbes (D)
  • Rep. Joel Fry (R)

Lobbying · 24 for, 0 against

For: American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy; Autism Speaks; CHILDSERVE; Des Moines University; Easterseals Iowa; Exceptional Persons, Inc.; Hills and Dales; Hope Haven Area Development Center; IA Mental Health Planning Council; Imagine the Possibilities; Iowa Association of Community Providers; Iowa Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners; and 12 more

In plain words

  1. January 11, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Human Resources committee
  2. January 11, 2022House subcommittee named: Lundgren, Forbes and Fry
  3. January 26, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. January 27, 2022Approved by the House committee
  5. January 31, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2167

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/HSB512