‘Elopement’ bills boost resources for times when people with autism, dementia wander or run off
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February 25, 2026
Shari Bailey is familiar with the chuckles when she talks about elopement -- but it refers to people with autism or dementia who run or wander off, often with tragic results. For Bailey, whose daughter is autistic, more protections are needed.
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