Kentucky HR135: A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2, 2026, as World Autism Awareness Day and April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month.

What the bill says

A resolution recognizing April 2, 2026, as World Autism Awareness Day and April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2, 2026, as World Autism Awareness Day and April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month. WHEREAS, autism disorders affect persons regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, or geography; and WHEREAS, autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder in the United States, with approximately one in 35 children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; and WHEREAS, there are over five million people in the United States with autism and, as of 2019, over 80,000 Kentuckians diagnosed with autism; and WHEREAS, autism disorders are lifelong conditions that require support, training, assistance, and advocacy on behalf of those individuals who suffer from such disorders; and WHEREAS, on December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring World Autism Awareness Day by unanimous consent; and WHEREAS, the Autism Society of Kentucky understands the importance of fostering acceptance in order to achieve equity in education, employment, housing, health care, and comprehensive long-term services and support; and WHEREAS, the Autism Society of Kentucky provides education to promote acceptance, inspire inclusion, and create systems-wide change for individuals with autism so they may achieve full participation within society; and WHEREAS, policies need to be implemented that break down barriers for individuals with autism so they may succeed in their chosen communities; and WHEREAS, the goals of World Autism Awareness Day are to inform …

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Sponsors

• Tina Bojanowski (D, HD-032) · primary sponsor
• DJ Johnson (R, HD-013)

Latest actions

1. April 1, 2026: adopted by voice vote
2. April 1, 2026: to House Floor
3. March 31, 2026: to Committee on Committees (H)
4. March 31, 2026: introduced in House

Common questions

What is HR135?

HR135 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2, 2026, as World Autism Awareness Day and April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month.

What does HR135 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing April 2, 2026, as World Autism Awareness Day and April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month.

What is the status of HR135?

Passed both chambers as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (April 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HR135?

Tina Bojanowski (D, HD-032), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HR135?

On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hr135.html