The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6094, aims to amend the general statutes to establish state-funded respite care specifically for parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This initiative seeks to provide similar support to that which is currently available for parents of children with intellectual disabilities, as administered by the Department of Developmental Services.

The bill emphasizes the need for state-funded assistance to help alleviate the challenges faced by parents of children with autism, thereby enhancing their ability to care for their children while also attending to their own needs. The proposed changes do not include any deletions from current law but focus solely on the insertion of new provisions to expand support services for this specific group of families.