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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill makes various changes to language in Massachusetts state laws to replace outdated or stigmatizing terms related to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The bill replaces terms like "mentally retarded", "handicapped", and "disabled" with more respectful and person-first language such as "intellectual or developmental disability", "disability", and "person with a disability". These changes aim to promote inclusion and eliminate discriminatory language in state statutes.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (34)
Michael Finn (D)*,
Sean Garballey (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Bruce Ayers (D),
Christine Barber (D),
John Barrett (D),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Michael Brady (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
John Lawn (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Norm Orrall (R),
Steve Owens (D),
Adrianne Ramos (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Jeff Turco (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4396 (on 02/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H160 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H160.pdf |
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