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Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016

4/7/2025, 2:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 2614

Bill 114 s 2614, also known as Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to provide funding for programs that help locate individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities who have wandered away from caregivers.

The bill is named after two individuals, Kevin and Avonte, who both had autism and tragically went missing. The bill seeks to address the issue of wandering among individuals with developmental disabilities by providing grants to law enforcement agencies, non-profit organizations, and other entities to implement programs that assist in locating missing individuals.

The legislation also includes provisions for training law enforcement officers on how to interact with individuals with developmental disabilities and how to effectively respond to missing person cases involving these individuals. Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a program to provide resources and support to families of individuals with developmental disabilities who are at risk of wandering. Overall, Bill 114 s 2614, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016, aims to improve the safety and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities who are at risk of wandering, and to provide support to their families and caregivers.

Current Status of Bill S 2614

Bill S 2614 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2016. Bill S 2614 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2016.  Bill S 2614's most recent activity was By Senator Grassley from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 114-397. as of December 9, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2614

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2614

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2614

Charles E. Schumer
Charles E. Schumer
New YorkDemocrat
Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North CarolinaRepublican
Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
MinnesotaDemocrat
Chuck Grassley
Chuck Grassley
IowaRepublican
Christopher A. Coons
Christopher A. Coons
DelawareDemocrat

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