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KY SR55

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Boswell

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in Kentucky
  • Defines profound autism as individuals requiring 24/7 care from an adult caregiver throughout their lives, often with severe intellectual disability and minimal or no language
  • Cites CDC's April 2023 prevalence study finding that 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, born preterm, and have self-injurious behaviors or seizure disorders
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Gary Boswell for delivery

Legislative Description

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

Commendations and Recognitions

Last Action

adopted by voice vote

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Floor1/27/2026
Committee on Committees1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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