Kentucky SR72: A RESOLUTION recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in Kentucky.

What the bill says

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

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in Kentucky. WHEREAS, the definition of autism has evolved over the years, creating an increasingly heterogeneous spectrum; and WHEREAS, while the entire spectrum deserves recognition and support, profound autism is a term intended to provide clarification about autistic people who require 24/7 care from an adult caregiver throughout their lives; and WHEREAS, people with profound autism can have a severe intellectual disability or have minimal or no language; and WHEREAS, people with profound autism are frequently excluded from research and support programs because of their unique needs; and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control released their first prevalence study on profound autism in April 2023. The research concluded that the percentage of eight-yearold children with profound autism among those with autism in the United States was 26.7 percent, which means that more than one in four children with autism have profound autism; and WHEREAS, compared with children with non-profound autism, children with profound autism were more likely to be female, from racial and ethnic minority groups, of low socioeconomic status, born preterm or with low birth weight, have self-injurious behaviors, have seizure disorders, and have lower adaptive scores; and WHEREAS, people with profound autism and those who care for them live in our midst, frequently in isolation, and need our …

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Sponsors

• Stephen Meredith (R, SD-005) · primary sponsor
• Matthew Deneen (R, SD-010)
• Reginald Thomas (D, SD-013)

Latest actions

1. March 16, 2026: adopted by voice vote
2. February 3, 2026: to Senate Floor
3. February 2, 2026: to Committee on Committees (S)
4. February 2, 2026: introduced in Senate

Common questions

What is SR72?

SR72 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in Kentucky.

What does SR72 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in Kentucky.

What is the status of SR72?

Passed both chambers as of March 16, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (March 16, 2026).

Who sponsored SR72?

Stephen Meredith (R, SD-005), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR72?

On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr72.html