An Act amending Title 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in mental health and intellectual disabilities, providing for autism screening.

HB 74 requires Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services to develop and provide a standardized autism screening tool for use by licensed child care providers with children aged 18, 24, and 36 months. The tool must be distributed annually to providers, accompanied by clear disclaimers that screening is not a medical diagnosis and a list of local diagnosis and service resources. Licensed child care providers are not required to administer the screening but may assist families who request help using it. The bill directly affects licensed child care facilities operating under Pennsylvania's child care regulations. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.