Legislators nearly unanimously passed the autism bill on the senate floor this week. Passing by a whopping 39-2 vote, many supporters thanked those who supported the bill paving the way for thousands of children to receive services.

Supporters for Assembly Bill 162 turned out in big numbers yesterday. Nevada is one of the many states considering mandating insurance coverage for those affected by autism. As one supporter put it, Nevada will be hit by an "Autism Tsunami" if they choose to defeat the bill, forcing higher costs for adult care later. Opponents to the bill also turned out and noted that while a worthwhile cause, the timing because of the current economy is poor.