US HB4253 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on December 15 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 15 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Avonte's Law Act of 2015 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to law enforcement agencies to: (1) reduce the risk of injury and death relating to the wandering characteristics of some individuals with autism and other disabilities, and (2) safeguard the well-being of individuals with disabilities during interactions with law enforcement. It requires grant awards to be used to: (1) provide education and resources to law enforcement agencies, first responders, schools, clinicians, and the public in order to reduce the risk of wandering by such individuals, help to identify signs of abuse in such individuals, increase their personal safety and survival skills, and facilitate effective communication with individuals who have communication-related disabilities; (2) provide training and emergency protocols for school administrators, staff, and families; (3) provide response tools and training for law enforcement and search-and-rescue agencies, including tracking technology; or (4) provide response tools and training to law enforcement agencies in order to recognize and respond to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DOJ must establish standards and best practices relating to the use of tracking technology to monitor children with autism and other disabilities. It requires each law enforcement agency that receives a grant to comply with any such standards and best practices.
Title
Avonte's Law Act of 2015
Sponsors
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Patrick Murphy [D-FL] |
Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] | Rep. Filemon Vela [D-TX] | Rep. Danny Davis [D-IL] |
Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-01-15 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
2015-12-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2015-12-15 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1794) |
2015-12-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB163 (Same As) 2015-01-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Child safety and welfare
Crime and law enforcement
Disability and paralysis
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency communications systems
First responders and emergency personnel
Health information and medical records
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Hereditary and development disorders
Law enforcement administration and funding
Neurological disorders
School administration
Crime and law enforcement
Disability and paralysis
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency communications systems
First responders and emergency personnel
Health information and medical records
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Hereditary and development disorders
Law enforcement administration and funding
Neurological disorders
School administration
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4253/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr4253/BILLS-114hr4253ih.pdf |