119-S402
Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
Last action was on 2-5-2025
SenateCurrent status is Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 402
1. Short title2. References to individuals with intellectual disabilities1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act".
2. References to individuals with intellectual disabilities
(a) Jurisdiction of United States District Court - Section 11–501(2)(D), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking "substantially retarded persons" and inserting "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities".
(b) Jurisdiction of Superior Court - Section 11–921(a)(4)(D), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking "substantially retarded persons" and inserting "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities".
(c) Jurisdiction of Family Court - Section 11–1101(a)(15), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking "the at least moderately mentally retarded" and inserting "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities".