Public Act 0588 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HB1954 Enrolled LRB102 13356 RJF 18700 b

Public Act 102-0588

AN ACT concerning government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The State Commemorative Dates Act is amended by adding Section 137 as follows:

(5 ILCS 490/137 new)

Sec. 137. Autism Acceptance Week. The first full week of April of each year is designated as Autism Acceptance Week to be observed throughout the State as a week to promote the awareness and acceptance of autism and to encourage school districts, organizations, businesses, and local residents to support this week and participate in informed educational events planned to commemorate the occasion.

Effective Date: 1/1/2022