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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
11/22/2023
11/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd 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 general laws of Massachusetts and replace it with the more inclusive terms "deaf or hard of hearing" and "hard of hearing" where appropriate. The bill makes these changes across various sections of the state's laws, including those related to state administration, health insurance coverage, and legal proceedings. The goal is to update the language used in state statutes to reflect the preferred terminology used by the deaf and hard of hearing communities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1983 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1983.pdf |
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