HJR 137 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Profound Autism Day, recognized

HJR 137 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 17, 2026, as "Profound Autism Day" in Alabama. It honors the Profound Autism Alliance for promoting inclusion and support for individuals with profound autism, who require 24-hour care and face significant challenges like severe intellectual disability and limited communication. The resolution highlights that approximately one in four children with autism in the U.S. meets the criteria for profound autism, based on a 2023 CDC study. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of this community's needs.

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Signed Mar 5, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 5, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized and enrolled for signature, changing its status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled'. The substantive text of the resolution remains unchanged, as it is a recognition bill honoring the Profound Autism Alliance for Profound Autism Day on March 17, 2026. The primary changes are administrative, including updated page headers, a revision to the bill number in the byline, and the addition of certification signatures from the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate to confirm passage.

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The bill status was updated from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

The bill number in the byline was updated from 'BY17N4Q-1' to 'BY17N4Q-2', likely reflecting a revision number or final version identifier.

Signatures and dates were added for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, certifying that the bill was passed by both chambers on February 24-25, 2026.

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Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from RULES (RULES)

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Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

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Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)

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Feb 24, 2026

Committee

Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES

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Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

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Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

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Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

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Feb 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)

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Feb 17, 2026

Committee

Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules

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