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Introduced
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2024
11/30/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Sections 416.17, 1502.3, 1502.45, and 32132.96 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Sections 4094.2, 4094.5, 4094.7, 4801, 5585.10, 5600.3, 5695, 5695.2, 5698, 5731, 5852.5, 5855, 5856, 5860, 7501, 9544, 10213.5, 10260, 10281.5, 10381.5, 12301.8, 15660, 16507.3, 17732.1, 18358.10, 18358.15, 18358.20, and 18986.40 of, and to amend the heading of Article 5 (commencing with Section 4094) of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 4 of, the heading of Article 5 (commencing with Section 5694.7) of Chapter 2.5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of, the heading of Article 6 (commencing with Section 5695) of Chapter 2.5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of, and the heading of Article 7 (commencing with Section 5698) of Chapter 2.5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill makes technical changes to replace outdated terminology in state laws related to individuals with disabilities. The bill replaces terms like "autistic children," "developmentally disabled children," and "seriously emotionally disturbed children" with more person-first language, such as "children with autism," "children with developmental disabilities," and "children who are seriously emotionally disturbed." The bill also makes other non-substantive changes to update terminology throughout various sections of the Health and Safety Code and Welfare and Institutions Code.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. (on 03/12/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2026 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2026#99INT |
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