Massachusetts H4487 updates terminology to replace "handicapped" with "persons with disabilities" across various statutes.
Massachusetts H4487 amends multiple sections of the General Laws to update terminology from "handicapped" to "persons with disabilities." This includes changes in definitions, references, and provisions across various statutes, ensuring consistent language is used to describe individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The bill aims to reflect a more inclusive and respectful terminology in state laws.
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