Behavioral Health Business January 22, 2026
This is an exclusive BHB+ story.
The beginning of a new year brings local elected officials back to their respective capitals to hash out essential questions of governance, regulation and — perhaps most importantly — funding for vital public interest. For the autism therapy industry, this is a critical time for those who consider themselves its advocates to get informed and engaged with their local compatriots.
The sheer size of state legislatures underscores the need for every autism therapy provider to be aware and advocate for their organization and their patients. Across 99 state legislative chambers, there is a combined total of 7,386 legislative seats, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
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