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Introduced
07/26/2022
07/26/2022
In Committee
07/26/2022
07/26/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3059).
AI Summary
This bill makes various changes to terminology throughout Massachusetts state law to replace outdated terms like "handicapped" and "mentally retarded" with more appropriate and respectful language referring to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The bill amends over 300 sections of existing law to replace these terms with language like "persons with disabilities", "individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities", and similar phrasing. This update in terminology reflects a broader shift towards person-first language and recognizing the humanity and dignity of people with disabilities.
Sponsors (11)
Lydia Edwards (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (Joint)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 07/26/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S3059 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S3059.pdf |
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