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HB374: CHILD WITH AUTISM signs; VDOT to post within an area in which child resides.
Chief Patron
Del.
Bill Carrico (R-5)
Bill Carrico
(R-5)
Independence, VA
Served: 2002–
Progress
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Became Law |
Status
02/05/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
Summary
"CHILD WITH AUTISM" signs. Requires VDOT, when requested by the child's parent or legal guardian, to post within an area in which a child with autism who is less than 18 years old resides signs bearing the legend "CHILD WITH AUTISM."
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/14/2008 and 02/05/2008.
Poll Results
10 votes
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Comments
Why?
Because there are a few children with autism who may run away from their parents or other caretakers and run into traffic. My mother and I just missed hitting a young child with autism several years ago who was running down Barracks Road in C'ville. It took a very strong woman paramedic to hold him and keep him safe until he could be picked up by his parents. It was terrifying.
On the other hand, if people don't know that, the sign won't help much.
My nephew is autistic. That does NOT mean we should spend $$$thousands on producing and erecting signs all over the state to 'warn' people an autistic child 'may' be present...what happens when that family relocates??? NO. this is not a wise use of my tax dollars.