Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 1107: Autism Acceptance Month; recognize April 2026; World Autism Awareness Day; recognize April 2, 2026
Last action April 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2026 as World Autism Awareness Day, honoring autistic Georgians, their families, and advocates.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It formally recognizes April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2026 as World Autism Awareness Day, echoing similar national and international observances. The resolution describes autism spectrum disorder, highlights the value of early screening and evidence-based therapies like applied behavior analysis and speech therapy, and notes that the Georgia General Assembly passed two related bills this session, SB 433 (Rio's Law) and SB 402, to support Georgia's autistic community. It closes by commending organizations, advocates, and families working toward inclusion, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month in Georgia.
- Formally recognizes April 2, 2026 as World Autism Awareness Day in Georgia.
- Commends organizations, advocates, and families that work to support individuals with autism.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- References two other 2026 bills, SB 433 (Rio's Law) and SB 402, as related legislative actions supporting autistic Georgians.
Who it affects
The resolution speaks to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families, advocacy organizations, and service providers such as speech and occupational therapists. It does not impose legal obligations on any group, since it is a symbolic Senate resolution rather than binding law.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition intended to raise public awareness and honor efforts to support Georgians with autism and their families.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe autism spectrum disorder, its effects on communication and behavior, and the importance of early screening and intervention.
- It notes evidence-based therapies such as applied behavior analysis, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social skills training, plus complementary approaches like art, music, and animal-assisted programs.
- It references SB 433 (Rio's Law) and SB 402 as legislation passed in the 2026 session supporting Georgia's autistic community.
- The resolving clause designates April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2026 as World Autism Awareness Day.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2026, as World Autism Awareness Day”
“autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex, lifelong developmental condition that affects individuals in varying ways, influencing social interaction, communication, and behavior across a broad spectrum of strengths and challenges”
Discussed in meetings (1)
The House and Senate meetings that took this bill up, from their machine transcripts. Each account was written by Georgia Commons with AI and is not part of the record; the video is what was said.
Senate floor session, April 2, 2026 (legislative day 40, part 1)
From 5:39:31 · Watch on the General Assembly's Vimeo channel · Confirmed by the bill's status history (Senate Read and Adopted)
Summary by Georgia Commons: The clerk described SR 1107 as recognizing April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day. The Senate adopted it without objection. The sponsor thanked senators, introduced family members and reflected on 14 years in the legislature and plans to leave the chamber.
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-42)
Topics
- autism awareness
- disability advocacy
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- autism acceptance month