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MA H4396

MA H4396
Relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities

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Introduced
02/15/2024
In Committee
12/30/2024
Crossed Over
12/30/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities

AI Summary

This bill aims to update terminology and language related to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities throughout Massachusetts law. The key provisions of the bill include: - Replacing outdated terms like "handicapped" and "mentally retarded" with more person-first and respectful language like "individuals/persons with disabilities" and "intellectual or developmental disabilities." - Making these terminology changes across a wide range of state laws and programs, including those related to employment, housing, education, transportation, criminal justice, and health/human services. - Providing updated definitions for key terms like "intellectual disability" and "developmental disability" that align with current medical and disability rights standards. - Ensuring that laws, regulations, and programs refer to and accommodate individuals with intellectual, developmental, physical, and mental health disabilities in an inclusive and equitable manner. Overall, the bill seeks to update Massachusetts law to use modern, person-centered language and to promote greater inclusion and support for individuals with a wide range of disabilities.

Sponsors (44)

Brian Ashe (D),  Bruce Ayers (D),  Christine Barber (D),  John Barrett (D),  Donnie Berthiaume (R),  Michael Brady (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Paul Donato (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Paul Feeney (D),  Michael Finn (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Jessica Giannino (D),  Adam Gómez (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Steven Howitt (R),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Brad Jones (R),  Hannah Kane (R),  John Keenan (D),  John Lawn (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Joan Lovely (D),  Mark Montigny (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Susan Moran (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  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), 

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (Joint)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
(4 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4396
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4396.pdf
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