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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/31/2025
05/31/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/31/2025
05/31/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Declares April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in the State of Illinois to help increase public awareness of the need to support individuals with autism and the family members, medical professionals, and human services professionals who help care for individuals with autism.
AI Summary
This resolution declares April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Illinois, acknowledging the complexity of autism spectrum disorders which affect neurological development in socialization, communication, and behavior. The resolution highlights that over 3.5 million Americans live with autism, with one in 59 children being diagnosed, and notes that approximately two-thirds of children with autism between ages 6 and 15 have experienced bullying. It emphasizes the significant progress made in research, diagnostic practices, and therapy for individuals with autism, stressing that early and appropriate intervention can improve quality of life, independent functioning, and reduce care costs. The resolution calls for adopting public policies that support families caring for individuals with autism and help those with autism reach their full potential and self-sufficiency, with the ultimate goal of increasing public awareness and support for individuals with autism, their families, medical professionals, and human services professionals.
Sponsors (56)
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)*,
Dee Avelar (D),
Harry Benton (D),
Amy Briel (D),
Mary Beth Canty (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Sharon Chung (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
Fred Crespo (D),
Margaret Croke (D),
William Davis (D),
Eva-Dina Delgado (D),
Martha Deuter (D),
Dan Didech (D),
Kimberly du Buclet (D),
Amy Elik (R),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
La Shawn Ford (D),
Mary Gill (D),
Edgar González (D),
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D),
Will Guzzardi (D),
Matt Hanson (D),
Sonya Harper (D),
Barbara Hernandez (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Maura Hirschauer (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Paul Jacobs (R),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Gregg Johnson (D),
Stephanie Kifowit (D),
Nicole La Ha (R),
Lindsey LaPointe (D),
Natalie Manley (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Debbie Meyers-Martin (D),
Anna Moeller (D),
Bob Morgan (D),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Kevin Olickal (D),
Aarón Ortíz (D),
Abdelnasser Rashid (D),
Rick Ryan (D),
Jennifer Sanalitro (R),
Kevin Schmidt (R),
Brandun Schweizer (R),
Patrick Sheehan (R),
Nick Smith (D),
Brad Stephens (R),
Katie Stuart (D),
Nabeela Syed (D),
Maurice West (D),
Ann Williams (D),
Patrick Windhorst (R),
Janet Yang Rohr (D),
Last Action
Resolution Adopted (on 05/31/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=39&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HR/10400HR0039.htm |
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