Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HR54: A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16 to 20, 2026, as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 16, 2026
Recognize March 16 to 20, 2026, as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing March 16 to 20, 2026, as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16 to 20, 2026, as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. WHEREAS, neurodiversity includes experiences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder; and WHEREAS, one in seven Americans are neurodivergent, and approximately 83,000 Kentuckians are on the autism spectrum; and WHEREAS, scientific research has identified multiple factors that may increase the likelihood of a neurodiversity diagnosis, including environmental, biological, and genetic factors; and WHEREAS, outdated language that frames neurodiversity as a "chronic disease" or "epidemic" misrepresents the experience of neurodiverse individuals and fuels stigma, discrimination, and systemic barriers; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that 88 percent of individuals on the autism spectrum are unemployed; and WHEREAS, despite stereotypes and struggles existing in many settings, neurodivergent people offer unique talents to their workplaces, schools, and communities; and WHEREAS, established in 2018 by Siena Castellon, a student with autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD, Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about autism and learning disabilities; and WHEREAS, Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to create inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower all individuals; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that there be greater public awareness of the unique strengths and potential of neurodivergent people, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, …
Sponsors
- Daniel Grossberg (D, HD-030) · primary sponsor
- Tina Bojanowski (D, HD-032)
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to House Floor
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Commendations And Recognitions, Mental Health
Common questions
- What is HR54?
- HR54 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16 to 20, 2026, as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
- What does HR54 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing March 16 to 20, 2026, as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
- What is the status of HR54?
- Passed both chambers as of March 16, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (March 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR54?
- Daniel Grossberg (D, HD-030), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR54?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hr54.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.