Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines updates three sections of the District of Columbia Official Code (11-501(2)(D), 11-921(a)(4)(D), and 11-1101(a)(15)) to replace outdated terminology ('substantially retarded persons' and 'at least moderately. It relies on definition changes. The main policy areas are Civil Rights and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Defines updates three sections of the District of Columbia Official Code (11-501(2)(D), 11-921(a)(4)(D), and 11-1101(a)(15)) to replace outdated terminology ('substantially retarded persons' and 'at least moderately...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines updates three sections of the District of Columbia Official Code (11-501(2)(D), 11-921(a)(4)(D), and 11-1101(a)(15)) to replace outdated terminology ('substantially retarded persons' and 'at least moderately.
Key Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill defines updates three sections of the District of Columbia Official Code (11-501(2)(D), 11-921(a)(4)(D), and 11-1101(a)(15)) to replace outdated terminology ('substantially retarded persons' and 'at least moderately.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E99)
Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Replacement terminology for outdated terms in DC Official Code, using person-first language
Three specific sections being amended: 11-501(2)(D), 11-921(a)(4)(D), and 11-1101(a)(15)
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