CHILD WITH AUTISM signs; VDOT to post within an area in which child resides. (HB374)
Introduced By
Sen. Bill Carrico (R-Grayson) with support from co-patron Del. Anne Crockett-Stark (R-Wytheville)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
"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." Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/04/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087954460 |
01/04/2008 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
01/14/2008 | Assigned Transportation sub: 1 |
01/18/2008 | Impact statement from VDOT (HB374) |
02/05/2008 | Continued to 2009 in Transportation |
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.