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HR 1022119th CongressIntroduced
Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Amends District of Columbia Official Code to update outdated terminology for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Key Points
- 1Replaces 'substantially retarded persons' with 'persons with moderate intellectual disabilities' in US District Court jurisdiction
- 2Updates Superior Court references from 'substantially retarded persons' to 'persons with moderate intellectual disabilities'
- 3Changes Family Court language from 'moderately mentally retarded' to 'persons with moderate intellectual disabilities'
- 4Applies to title 11 of District of Columbia Official Code
- 5Modernizes language across multiple DC court jurisdictions
- 6Addresses terminology in court jurisdiction provisions
Impact Areas
Individuals with intellectual disabilitiesDC court systemLegal professionalsDisability advocatesJudicial system
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