HB 3096
AN ACT relating to designating March 17 as Profound Autism Awareness Day.
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Designates March 17 as Profound Autism Awareness Day in Texas to recognize individuals with severe autism who require continuous care and often face significant challenges such as intellectual disabilities and communication difficulties. The day aims to raise awareness about the unique needs of people with profound autism, who are frequently overlooked in research and support programs, and encourages public ceremonies and activities to show support and provide resources for affected individuals and their caregivers.
Bill Text
relating to designating March 17 as Profound Autism Awareness Day. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 662.089 to read as follows: Sec. 662.089. PROFOUND AUTISM AWARENESS DAY. (a) March 17 is Profound Autism Awareness Day to raise awareness about profound autism. People with profound autism often require continuous care from an adult caregiver throughout their lives, may have severe intellectual disabilities, difficulty speaking, or an inability to speak, and are frequently excluded from research and support programs because of their unique needs. (b) Profound Autism Awareness Day shall regularly be observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities, including by showing support for those who experience profound autism and providing information regarding resources for people with profound SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to designating March 17 as Profound Autism Awareness Day.
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