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AR HB1003
Bill
Status
2/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Charlene Fite
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AI Summary
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Removes the term "hearing impaired" from Arkansas Code and replaces it with "Deaf, deaf, or Hard of Hearing" throughout all statutes to use respectful and preferred terminology
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Updates language in 23 sections of Arkansas Code affecting education, courts, telecommunications, and public safety provisions related to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
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Applies terminology changes to multiple areas including White Cane Safety Day proclamations, teacher licensing and salaries, school admissions, court interpreters, and jury accommodations
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Updates the Arkansas Deaf and Hearing Impaired Telecommunications Services Corporation name and references throughout §§ 25-29-101 through 25-29-110 to use preferred terminology
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Directs the Arkansas Code Revision Commission to make all additional necessary changes in the Arkansas Code to effectuate the intent of the act
Legislative Description
To Amend And Update The Laws Regarding Individuals Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing; To Ensure Respectful Language Is Used Regarding Individuals Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing; And To Remove The Term "hearing Impaired".
Last Action
Notification that HB1003 is now Act 84
2/9/2021