SB69Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to the autism spectrum disorder trust fund and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Julie Raque Adams, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to allow a contribution to be made to the autism spectrum disorder trust fund through an income tax refund designation effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026; require the designation to be printed on the face of the individual income tax form; require a description of the trust fund in the individual income tax return instructions; require the Department of Revenue to transfer the funds designated to the autism spectrum disorder trust fund; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to create the autism spectrum disorder trust fund; amend KRS194A.624 to require the Advisory Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders to administer the trust fund; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission and to promulgate administrative regulations; EMERGENCY.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 19)
April 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3983 · March 25, 2026
38
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13 2026
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3rd reading, passed 37-0
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
taken from Committee on Committees (H)
1st reading
returned to Committee on Committees (H)
to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 20 2026
3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
received in Senate
to Rules (S)
taken from Rules
posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1)
Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute (1)
passed 38-0
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 19)
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