AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
This ceremonial resolution declares April 2, 2026, as Autism Awareness Day in Illinois. It recognizes the challenges faced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder, including barriers in education, employment, and healthcare, while aligning with the United Nations' observance of World Autism Day. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on policies, services, or individuals. It serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment to promote understanding of autism within the state.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Jun 30, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Be Adopted State Government; 009-000-000
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned to State Government
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Meg Loughran Cappel
DDemocratic
Co
Doris Turner
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Walker
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Edly-Allen
DDemocratic
Co
Mattie Hunter
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Hastings
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Simmons-Gessesse
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Faraci
DDemocratic
Co
Rachel Ventura
DDemocratic
Co
Sara Feigenholtz
DDemocratic
Co
Suzy Glowiak Hilton
DDemocratic
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