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KY HR32

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

DJ Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in Kentucky
  • Defines profound autism as a condition requiring 24/7 care from an adult caregiver throughout life, often involving severe intellectual disability or minimal/no language
  • Cites CDC's April 2023 prevalence study finding 26.7% of eight-year-old children with autism have profound autism (more than 1 in 4)
  • Notes children with profound autism are more likely to be female, from racial/ethnic minority groups, of low socioeconomic status, and have self-injurious behaviors or seizure disorders
  • Directs the Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to Representative DJ Johnson for delivery

Legislative Description

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in Kentucky.

Commendations and Recognitions

Last Action

to House Floor

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Floor3/16/2026
Committee On Committees1/15/2026

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