DISCLAIMER: The article which this post is reporting on looked at policies related to alcohol and substance use only through 2016. Since 2016, some states have updated/changed their policies, which is not reflected in the article or this post. For example, North Carolina does, in fact, have a policy related Read more
The New York State Senate has seen legislation (A.2297/S.1866.) introduced by Senator Samara Brouk of the 55th District and Assemblymember Sarah Clark of the 136th District that seeks to amend the Mental Health Hygiene Law, adding FASDs to the definition of “developmental disability”. This change would include fetal alcohol syndrome, Read more
We are thrilled to announce another piece of FASD informed legislation has been introduced, this time by the Legislature of Washington State. House Bill 1168, introduced by representatives Tarra Simmons, Alex Ramel, Lisa Callan, Sharon Wylie, Lauren Davis, and Timm Ormsby, primarily seeks to provide prevention services, diagnoses, treatment, and Read more
UPDATE (2/17/23): The updated version of the bill passed through the Senate with a vote of 46 to 1 in favor. It will be discussed in the House of Representatives in the coming days. UPDATE (2/16/23): An updated version of this bill has been introduced. With the revisions there will Read more
FASD United is happy to start December with an endorsement for the FASD Respect Act from the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation. You can get involved by contacting your Senators or Representative. Ask us how!
FASD United is thrilled to announce the following new endorsements to the FASD Respect Act. Energizing and Empowering Minds National Alliance on Mental Illness, Georgia Shelby County Children’s Policy Council You can get involved by contacting your Senators or Representative. Ask us how!