Bill > HB4284

This bill amends various Illinois statutes to replace outdated and potentially offensive terminology with more current and respectful language when referring to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, it changes terms like "disabled person" to "person with a disability," "handicapped" to "has a disability," and "physically or mentally handicapped" to "having a physical or intellectual disability." It also updates references to specific identification cards and programs, such as changing "Disabled Person Identification Card" to "Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card" and renaming the "Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled program" to the "Aid to the Aged, Blind or Persons with Disabilities program." These changes are intended to update legal language to reflect current understanding and respect for individuals with disabilities, without altering their substantive rights or benefits.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4284&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104