Massachusetts H4704 amends various laws to replace outdated terms like "handicapped" and "disabled" with "persons with disabilities.

Massachusetts H4704 updates multiple sections of the General Laws to standardize terminology related to disabilities. It replaces terms such as "handicapped person," "disabled person," and "mentally retarded" with "person with a disability" and "persons with disabilities." This change aims to reflect a more inclusive and respectful language in state laws, affecting areas such as housing, employment, and public services. The bill also renames the "Disabled Persons Protection Commission" to the "Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities.

Massachusetts H4704 amends various laws to replace outdated terms like "handicapped" and "disabled" with "persons with disabilities.

Massachusetts H4704 updates multiple sections of the General Laws to standardize terminology related to disabilities. It replaces terms such as "handicapped person," "disabled person," and "mentally retarded" with "person with a disability" and "persons with disabilities." This change aims to reflect a more inclusive and respectful language in state laws, affecting areas such as housing, employment, and public services. The bill also renames the "Disabled Persons Protection Commission" to the "Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities.