SR1107: SR1107 Autism Acceptance Month; recognize April 2026; World Autism Awareness Day; recognize April 2, 2026

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2026 as World Autism Awareness Day, drawing on findings about autism spectrum disorder, the value of early screening and evidence-based therapies like applied behavior analysis and speech therapy, and complementary approaches such as art and music therapy. The resolution also notes that during the 2026 session the Georgia General Assembly passed two related bills, SB 433 ('Rio's Law') and SB 402, to support Georgia's autistic community. It commends 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.

• 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 working to create a more inclusive world for individuals with autism.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Notes the General Assembly's 2026 passage of SB 433 ('Rio's Law') and SB 402 supporting Georgia's autistic community, without creating any new legal requirements itself.

The resolution speaks to Georgians with autism spectrum disorder, their families, and the advocates and organizations that support them. It does not impose duties on any state agency, business, or individual beyond directing the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies.

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: it publicly marks April 2026 and April 2 as times of recognition for autism acceptance and awareness in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses describe autism spectrum disorder, the importance of early screening by age four, and evidence-based therapies such as applied behavior analysis, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social skills training.
• The whereas clauses also mention complementary therapies like art, music, and animal-assisted programs, and reference SB 433 and SB 402 as related 2026 legislation.
• The first resolving clause recognizes April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2026 as World Autism Awareness Day and commends advocates and families.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press.

1. 2026-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-04-02Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)Primary sponsor

• autism awareness
• disability advocacy
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• health awareness observances