SB227

Creates a pre-Spectrum Alert action plan. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Introduced·2/26/26
Ment Text

Louisiana SB227 creates a pre-Spectrum Alert action plan to enhance safety for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Louisiana SB227 mandates the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, in collaboration with the Department of Children and Family Services, to establish a pre-Spectrum Alert action plan. This plan aims to improve the safety and well-being of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through immediate and effective community and emergency response. The plan includes developing a training program and alert system compatible with existing alert systems, enhancing emergency response teams' competence, and increasing public awareness of autism-related elopement risks.

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Current
Health & Welfare Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 9

Senate

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

Feb 26

Senate

Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.