MA S2140

Bill

MA S2140

Eliminating archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Introduced
02/25/2016

In Committee

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

The committee on Rules, to whom was referred the Senate Bill eliminating archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Senate, No. 594),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2140).

AI Summary

This bill, known as Katie's Law, aims to update outdated language in Massachusetts law by replacing terms like "mentally retarded" and "handicap" with more respectful and current terminology such as "person with a developmental disability" and "disability." This change is being made across various sections of the General Laws, affecting how individuals with disabilities are referred to in legal contexts, with the goal of promoting more inclusive and accurate language.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Rules (Senate)

Last Action

Reprinted as amended, see S2167 (on 03/03/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2140

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2140
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2140.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H453	Relating to high school graduation requirements for students with learning disabilities	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S1881	To provide greater protection in registry of motor vehicle hearings	Accompanied a study order, see S2387	Similar To
S2167	Eliminating archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Replaces
S2202	Relative to the development and preservation of affordable housing for persons with disabilities and the elderly.	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2330	To improve literacy skills	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S594	Eliminating archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts	New draft substituted as amended, see S2140	Replaces
S608	To eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in the Commonwealth	Accompanied H2048	Similar To
S77	Establishing a task force relative to the Commonwealth's direct-care workforce	New draft substituted, see S2466	Similar To
S80	Relative to the humane treatment of disabled persons	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To

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