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IN HR0039Recognizing April as World Autism Month and April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day.
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Introduced
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Recognizing April as World Autism Month and April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day. Recognizing April as World Autism Month and April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes April as World Autism Month and April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day, highlighting the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The resolution notes that ASD is a neurological and developmental disorder affecting at least one in 36 children in the United States, characterized by challenges in social skills, repetitive behaviors, and communication. It references the United Nations' 2007 designation of April 2nd as World Autism Day to promote the rights and fundamental freedoms of autistic individuals. The resolution also acknowledges Indiana's pioneering role in autism health insurance legislation, which in 2001 became the first state to pass an autism health insurance mandate to prevent discrimination. By recognizing World Autism Month and Awareness Day, the resolution aims to inform the public about autism, stress the significance of early diagnosis and intervention, and celebrate the unique talents of individuals with ASD. The Indiana House of Representatives formally recognizes these observances and directs the Principal Clerk to distribute the resolution to State Representative Robb Greene.
Sponsors (58)
Robb Greene (R)*,
Mike Andrade (D),
Mike Aylesworth (R),
Steve Bartels (R),
Alex Burton (D),
Chris Campbell (D),
Becky Cash (R),
Ed Clere (R),
Matthew Commons (R),
Wendy Dant Chesser (D),
Michelle Davis (R),
Dale DeVon (R),
Karen Engleman (R),
Sue Errington (D),
Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D),
Mark Genda (R),
Phil GiaQuinta (D),
Mitch Gore (D),
Lori Goss-Reaves (R),
David Hall (R),
Carey Hamilton (D),
Bob Heaton (R),
Dave Heine (R),
Tony Isa (R),
Carolyn Jackson (D),
Blake Johnson (D),
Jack Jordan (R),
Chris Judy (R),
Joanna King (R),
Ryan Lauer (R),
Ethan Lawson (R),
Cindy Ledbetter (R),
Ethan Manning (R),
Chris May (R),
Julie McGuire (R),
Wendy McNamara (R),
Doug Miller (R),
Justin Moed (D),
Bob Morris (R),
Chuck Moseley (D),
Tim O'Brien (R),
Julie Olthoff (R),
Reneé Pack (D),
Lindsay Patterson (R),
Tonya Pfaff (D),
Kyle Pierce (R),
Matt Pierce (D),
J.D. Prescott (R),
Cherrish Pryor (D),
Elizabeth Rowray (R),
Robin Shackleford (D),
Hal Slager (R),
Ben Smaltz (R),
Craig Snow (R),
Ed Soliday (R),
Jake Teshka (R),
Jeff Thompson (R),
Tim Wesco (R),
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote (on 04/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/resolutions/house/simple/39/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/resolutions/HR0039/HR0039.01.INTR.pdf |
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