To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill updates the DC Official Code to replace outdated and stigmatizing terminology regarding intellectual disabilities. It changes "substantially retarded persons" and "moderately mentally retarded" to "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities."
Who Benefits and How
People with intellectual disabilities are treated with dignity in official code language. DC courts use current, respectful terminology.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No significant burden - simple terminology update.
Key Provisions
- Amends three sections of Title 11, DC Official Code
- Updates language in court jurisdiction provisions
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Updates outdated terminology in DC Code from "substantially retarded persons" to "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities."
Who Benefits
- People with intellectual disabilities
- Disability rights community
Who Bears Costs
- None significant
Key Policy Areas
District of Columbia, Disability Rights, Courts
Primary Purpose
Updates outdated terminology in DC Code from "substantially retarded persons" to "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities."
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Update stigmatizing language to current disability rights standards"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateReported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Casey) introduced the following …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
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