February 5, 2025
Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
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Sec. 2. 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
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(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
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(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
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