H. R. 1022, titled the “Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act,” proposes changes to title 11 of the District of Columbia Official Code. The bill aims to update outdated language by replacing terms like “substantially retarded persons” with “persons with...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1022 wants to change old, not-so-nice words to nicer ones when talking about people with intellectual disabilities in some special rules for Washington, D.C. This is to make sure everyone uses respectful words!