Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is introducing a bill designed to help families locate missing loved ones who have Alzheimer’s disease, autism and related conditions. Grassley says the legislation is called Kevin and Avonte’ Law.
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The other boy drowned in New York in 2014. Grassley says the feeling of dread and helplessness families must feel when a loved one with Alzheimer’s or autism goes missing is unimaginable.
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Grassley, a Republican, says the bill is being co-sponsored by Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar (KLO-bah-shar), a Democrat. The bill is actually being re-introduced in the Senate. It passed the chamber last year but didn’t win passage in the House. Grassley says families and caregivers should have the support they need to keep their loved ones with Alzheimer’s, autism, and other developmental disabilities safe.
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