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DE HB91

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/24/2009

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Thornburg

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new Section 608 to Chapter 6 of Title 29 of Delaware Code requiring respectful language when referring to persons with disabilities in all new and revised state statutes, administrative rules, local laws, ordinances, charters, regulations, and publications
  • Prohibits language that implies a person as a whole is disabled (such as "the mentally ill" or "the learning disabled") or equates persons with their conditions (such as "epileptics" or "autistics")
  • Requires replacing non-respectful language by using person-first terminology, such as "persons with disabilities," "persons with mental illness," or "persons with autism"
  • Specifies that violations do not invalidate any law or publication but such documents must be changed to reflect these provisions in subsequent revisions
  • Exempts existing agency or program names, allows continued use of existing printed materials until replenishment is needed, and does not apply to terms required by federal law or regulation

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The State Employees' Pension Plan.

Last Action

Stricken

3/24/2009

Committee Referrals

Administration3/24/2009

Full Bill Text

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