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MA S1824

MA S1824
Relative to removing the term hearing impaired from the general laws


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to remove the term hearing impaired from the general laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to remove the term "hearing impaired" from the Massachusetts general laws and replace it with more inclusive language such as "deaf or hard of hearing" and "hard of hearing". The bill makes these changes across several sections of the state's legal code, including chapters related to state administration, insurance, and the judicial system. The goal of this legislation is to use more respectful and accurate terminology when referring to individuals with hearing loss or differences.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 01/06/2020)

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