DE HB370

Replaces outdated terminology with person-first language throughout Delaware Code, changing phrases like "the disabled" to "persons with disabilities" to emphasize individuals before their conditions

Removes offensive and insensitive terms including "mental retardation," "mental illness," and "handicap," replacing them with respectful alternatives such as "intellectual disability," "mental condition," and "physical disability"

Updates civil penalty provisions in Title 6 to use respectful language when referring to violations against elderly persons or persons with disabilities

Modifies criminal justice statutes in Title 11 and guardianship provisions in Title 12 to implement person-first language standards

Amends employment, driver licensing, and property law sections across Titles 16, 19, 21, 25, and 28 to align terminology with People First Language guidelines promoting dignity and inclusion for individuals with disabilities