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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.137 194th (Current)

An Act dignifying individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 137) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Patricia D. Jehlen
Special Attachments:
Committee - Senate member votes
This bill modernizes the General Laws to bring the terminology up to date regarding individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It replaces references to “handicap”/”handicapped” and eliminates any remaining use of the “r-word” terms along with other out of date terminology in 362 separate sections of the MGL.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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