AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
- Introduced Apr 16, 2026
- In committee Apr 17, 2026
- Adopted by the House May 30, 2026
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Declares April 2026 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in the State of Illinois to help increase public awareness of the need to support individuals with autism and the family members, medical professionals, and human services professionals who help care for individuals with autism.
Every action
19 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
Show the 11 earlier steps
- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeAssigned to Human Services Committee · House Human Services
- CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 011-000-000 · House Human Services
- HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
- HouseResolution Adopted
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | House Human Services | Human Services - Recommends Be Adopted | Passed 11–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 13 cosponsors: 9 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
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Natalie A. ManleyD Primary sponsor · District 98
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.