HR0821Introduced in the House
AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
Introduced by Natalie Manley, District 98
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
May 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Human Services Committee · May 13, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
12 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Not Voting |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Lindsey LaPointe | 19 | Yes |
| Margaret DeLaRosa | 42 | Yes |
| Anna Moeller | 43 | Yes |
| Nicolle Grasse | 53 | Yes |
| Suzanne Ness | 66 | Yes |
| Amy Briel | 76 | Yes |
| Jackie Haas | 79 | Yes |
| Norine Hammond | 94 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
Resolution Adopted
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
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