Establishes the New York state autism council to oversee autism awareness programs, education, and research.

The bill creates the New York state autism council, a body composed of sixteen members appointed by various state officials and organizations. The council's duties include approving autism awareness programs, providing information and education on program and services enhancements to families, establishing mechanisms to use biomedical research results, and sharing information on existing and planned programs. The council also provides an annual report to the governor with recommendations for creating programs and services for individuals with autism.

Establishes the New York state autism council to oversee autism awareness programs, education, and research.

The bill creates the New York state autism council, a body composed of sixteen members appointed by various state officials and organizations. The council's duties include approving autism awareness programs, providing information and education on program and services enhancements to families, establishing mechanisms to use biomedical research results, and sharing information on existing and planned programs. The council also provides an annual report to the governor with recommendations for creating programs and services for individuals with autism.