Search Results: keywords:"language update"

  • S. 3698 — To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:278

    S. 3698 is a bill that aims to update the language used in the District of Columbia Official Code to refer to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The bill proposes changes in specific sections of the code by replacing outdated terms like "substantially retarded...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3698 is a bill that wants to change some old and not-so-nice words in the laws for Washington, D.C., about people with intellectual disabilities to make them nicer and more respectful. For example, instead of saying "substantially retarded persons," it says "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities."

  • S. 3698 — An Act To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:250

    S. 3698 aims to update the language used in title 11 of the District of Columbia Official Code. The bill specifically changes outdated terms like "substantially retarded persons" to "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities" in different sections concerning the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to change old words to nicer ones when talking about people with intellectual disabilities in special law books for Washington, D.C., to make sure everyone is spoken about respectfully.

  • S. 3698 — To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:359

    S. 3698 proposes changes to the language used in the District of Columbia Official Code to update terms referring to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The bill seeks to replace outdated terms like “substantially retarded persons” with more current and respectful...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3698 is a bill that wants to change some old and not-so-nice words about people with certain disabilities in a law book to make them nicer and more respectful. It's like using kinder words so that everyone feels respected and included.