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MA S2594
Eliminating archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Introduced
07/11/2018
07/11/2018
In Committee
07/16/2018
07/16/2018
Crossed Over
07/12/2018
07/12/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
SENATE, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 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. 50),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2594).
AI Summary
This bill aims to eliminate archaic language pertaining to individuals with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It proposes to replace outdated terms like "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" with more appropriate terminology such as "intellectual disability" and "developmental disability." The bill also provides definitions for key terms like "disability" and "major life activities" to ensure consistent language usage across various sections of Massachusetts law. Overall, the bill seeks to update the state's legal framework to reflect more respectful and inclusive language when referring to individuals with disabilities.
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Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2594 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2594.pdf |
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