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Senate committee advances 'Rio's Law' to create autism identifier plates and require officer training
Summary
The Senate Public Safety Committee unanimously advanced SB 433, "Rio's Law," which would create an optional specialty license plate to signal that a driver or passenger has autism and require autism and neurodiversity training in basic peace-officer instruction. Supporters say the measures will reduce misunderstandings during traffic stops and other encounters.
Senate Bill 433, called "Rio's Law," moved out of the Senate Public Safety Committee on a unanimous voice vote after testimony from the bill sponsor, family members and advocates.
Senator Strickland, the bill's sponsor, told the committee the proposal creates an optional specialty license plate that a driver or a caregiver could obtain to signal to first responders that someone in the vehicle is autistic. The bill also requires that autism and developmental-disability training be added to basic peace-officer instruction, with details left to the state training council.
The bill's supporters…
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