119 S402 IS: Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act U.S. Senate 2025-02-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 402IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 5, 2025Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsA BILLTo amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act.

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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.