Gumm Challenges Benge On 'Nick's Law'

Senator Jay Paul Gumm, D-Durant, today sent House Speaker Chris Benge a letter asking Benge for a proposal to help families struggling to provide services to children with autism. Gumm said he asked for the proposal since his has been rejected by the House on four occasions.

Gumm is the primary author of “Nick’s Law,” the bill that would require health insurance policies to cover autism diagnosis and treatment.

Last week, Benge announced he would not allow the bill to be considered by the House.

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