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Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2017
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Summary of Bill S 2070
Bill 115 s 2070, also known as Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2017, 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 prevent similar incidents from happening by providing resources for training law enforcement officers, first responders, and other community members on how to effectively search for and locate individuals with developmental disabilities who have wandered off.
Additionally, the bill establishes a program within the Department of Justice to provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, non-profit organizations, and other entities to implement initiatives that support the safe return of missing individuals with developmental disabilities. Overall, Bill 115 s 2070, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2017, aims to improve the safety and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities who are at risk of wandering 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 prevent similar incidents from happening by providing resources for training law enforcement officers, first responders, and other community members on how to effectively search for and locate individuals with developmental disabilities who have wandered off.
Additionally, the bill establishes a program within the Department of Justice to provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, non-profit organizations, and other entities to implement initiatives that support the safe return of missing individuals with developmental disabilities. Overall, Bill 115 s 2070, Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2017, aims to improve the safety and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities who are at risk of wandering away from caregivers.
Current Status of Bill S 2070
Bill S 2070 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2017. Bill S 2070 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on November 2, 2017. Bill S 2070's most recent activity was By Senator Grassley from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 115-200. as of January 18, 2018
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2070
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2070
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2070
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