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Subcommittee advances bill for ‘Just Be’ license plate and first‑responder autism training
Summary
A South Carolina House subcommittee reported H.3285 favorably to the full committee after testimony about a proposed “Just Be” license plate intended to identify vehicles with autistic or neurodivergent passengers and funding accompanying first‑responder training programs.
Case Britton, chairman of the South Carolina House General Laws Subcommittee, reported H.3285 — the law enforcement education credits measure that would authorize a “Just Be” license plate and related first‑responder training — favorably to the full committee on a voice/roll call vote.
The proposal would create an optional specialty license plate intended to signal to law enforcement and other first responders that a vehicle may contain a person who is autistic or neurodivergent, and it would pair that identifier with training for police, sheriffs and firefighters so responders understand how to de‑escalate encounters and recognize sensory and communication differences.
Proponents told the subcommittee the plate and training aim to reduce dangerous…
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