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AB 6

Establishes the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Treatment Assistance Program within the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services. (BDR 38-287)

2025 Regular Session

Creates a permanent state program to coordinate evaluation and treatment for children with FASD through age 13, administered by the Autism Treatment Assistance Program.

Chapter 324.
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Bill Summary · AB 6

Summary — AB 6 (BDR 38-287): Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Treatment Assistance Program

Status: Chapter 324 — Approved by Governor June 5, 2025; effective upon passage and approval.
Introduced / Prefiled: Oct 29 / Dec 2, 2024. Agency: Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Main purpose

Establishes a permanent, state‑level Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Treatment Assistance Program to coordinate and support evaluation and treatment services for children diagnosed or determined to have FASD through age 13. The program is placed within ADSD and is administered by the existing Autism Treatment Assistance Program.

Key provisions

  • Creates the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Treatment Assistance Program (statutorily added to Chapter 427A of NRS).
  • Scope: Serve persons diagnosed or determined (including by standardized assessment) to have FASD through the age of 13.
  • Administration: Program must be administered by the Autism Treatment Assistance Program (NRS 427A.875).
  • Funding caveat: Program actions are authorized “to the extent that money is available” (no dedicated appropriation in the bill).
  • Authorized activities (when funding is available), including:
    • Establishing an application process for families to participate.
    • Developing individualized treatment plans.
    • Promoting and facilitating evidence‑based, cost‑effective treatments.
    • Educating parents/guardians about FASD and caregiver strategies.
    • Using assessment systems to establish baselines and measure progress.
    • Assisting families in obtaining available public services and coordinating care.
  • Definition: “Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder” is as defined in NRS 432B.0655 (continuum of birth defects caused by maternal alcohol consumption; includes fetal alcohol syndrome).

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Children up to age 13 diagnosed or determined to have FASD and their families/guardians.
  • State agencies: ADSD (DHHS) will administer the program through the Autism Treatment Assistance Program; coordination expected with Medicaid, other public programs and private insurers as applicable.
  • Local governments: Bill notes no direct effect on local government operations; state fiscal impact acknowledged.

Fiscal & implementation notes

  • Fiscal effect: The bill indicates an effect on the state (no local fiscal impact) and is conditional on available funding; no specific appropriation was included.
  • Implementation timing: Becomes effective upon enactment. Program activities are contingent on funding and administrative setup under the Autism Treatment Assistance Program.

Background / context

  • Builds on prior pilot requirements (A.B. 422, 2023) that directed development of a pilot FASD program administered by the Autism Treatment Assistance Program. The bill transitions to a formal program structure and codifies allowable activities aimed at early identification and coordinated treatment.

For more: refer to the enacted language adding the program to NRS Chapter 427A (statutory text) and NRS 432B.0655 for the statutory definition of FASD.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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