All Roll Calls
Yes: 168 • No: 0
KentuckySB 692026 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT relating to the autism spectrum disorder trust fund and declaring an emergency.
Sponsored By: Julie Raque Adams (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Administrative Regulations And ProceedingsDiseasesEffective Dates, EmergencyHealth And Medical ServicesReports MandatedTaxationTaxation, Income--IndividualFiscal Note
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Autism Council guides funding and quality
The law creates the Advisory Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Office of Autism. Members include state agencies, universities, providers, people with autism, parents, and citizens. Members serve without pay but get expense reimbursements; terms start staggered, then last four years. The Council administers and distributes the trust fund, sets grant priorities, and oversees program quality. It must submit a first written plan by October 1, 2026, and file annual updates and an annual report each October 1.
Funding and grants for autism services
The law creates a dedicated Autism Spectrum Disorder Trust Fund in the State Treasury. Money can come from donations, grants, and state appropriations, and unspent money stays in the fund each year. Fund dollars must support autism research and services for Kentuckians. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services sets up a competitive, open grant program for nonprofits, academic medical centers, and government agencies. Grants must follow the Advisory Council’s priorities and include clear application, outcome reporting, and monitoring rules.
Autism law takes effect now
The Act declares an emergency and takes effect immediately when signed or otherwise becoming law. Agencies begin work on the fund, council, and grants right away.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Julie Raque Adams
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Brandon J. Storm
Republican • Senate
Danny Carroll
Republican • Senate
Matthew Deneen
Republican • Senate
Robby Mills
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/25/2026
passed
Yes: 38 • No: 0
House vote • 3/24/2026
3rd reading, passed
Yes: 93 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
3rd reading, passed
Yes: 37 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 19)
4/3/2026delivered to Governor
3/25/2026enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
3/25/2026Senateenrolled, signed by President of the Senate
3/25/2026Senatepassed 38-0
3/25/2026SenateSenate concurred in House Committee Substitute (1)
3/25/2026Senateposted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1)
3/25/2026Housetaken from Rules
3/25/2026Senateto Rules (S)
3/25/2026Senatereceived in Senate
3/25/2026Senate3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
3/24/2026Houseposted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 20 2026
3/19/2026Housereported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
3/17/2026Houseto Appropriations & Revenue (H)
3/13/2026Housereturned to Committee on Committees (H)
3/13/2026House1st reading
3/13/2026Housetaken from Committee on Committees (H)
3/13/2026Houseto Committee on Committees (H)
2/18/2026Housereceived in House
2/18/2026House3rd reading, passed 37-0
2/17/2026Senatepassed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
2/13/2026Senateposted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13 2026
2/12/2026Senate2nd reading, to Rules
2/12/2026Senatereported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2/11/2026Senateto Appropriations & Revenue (S)
1/27/2026Senate
Bill Text
Current
3/25/2026
Introduced
2/17/2026
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