Massachusetts H5474 amends various sections of the General Laws to replace outdated terms like "the aged and disabled" with "aged persons and persons.

Massachusetts H5474 updates the General Laws by replacing terms such as "the aged and disabled," "the handicapped," and "mentally retarded" with "aged persons and persons with disabilities," "persons with disabilities," and "persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities," respectively. This bill aims to modernize language used in state laws to be more inclusive and respectful. It affects various statutes across multiple chapters, including those related to housing, employment, and civil rights, ensuring consistent terminology throughout the legal code.

Massachusetts H5474 amends various sections of the General Laws to replace outdated terms like "the aged and disabled" with "aged persons and persons.

Massachusetts H5474 updates the General Laws by replacing terms such as "the aged and disabled," "the handicapped," and "mentally retarded" with "aged persons and persons with disabilities," "persons with disabilities," and "persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities," respectively. This bill aims to modernize language used in state laws to be more inclusive and respectful. It affects various statutes across multiple chapters, including those related to housing, employment, and civil rights, ensuring consistent terminology throughout the legal code.