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HR36 • 2026

Recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month.

Recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Julie Olthoff
Last action
2026-02-10
Official status
Introduced House Resolution (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on how the recognitions will be implemented or supported.

Profound Autism Day and National Autism Month

This bill recognizes March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day.
  • Designates the month of April as National Autism Month.

Terms To Know

Profound Autism Day
A day recognized by this bill on March 17, 2026.
National Autism Month
A month recognized by this bill in April to raise awareness about autism.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how communities should celebrate or support these recognitions.
  • It is unclear what actions, if any, will be taken beyond the recognition of these days and months.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-10 House

    Authored by Representative Olthoff

  2. 2026-02-10 House

    Coauthored by Representatives Greene, Goss-Reaves, Cash, Huston, Abbott, Andrade, Aylesworth, Bartels, Bartlett, Bauer, Novak, Clere, Criswell, Dant Chesser, Davis, Engleman, GiaQuinta, Haggard, Harris, Heaton, Isa, Jackson C, Judy, Lawson, Ledbetter, Lindauer, Miller D, Miller K, Morris, Pack, Pfaff, Prescott, Pressel, Pryor, Rowray, Shackleford, Soliday, Teshka, VanNatter, Zimmerman

  3. 2026-02-10 House

    First reading: adopted

Official Summary Text

Recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month.

Current Bill Text

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Recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month.

Recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month.