MS SB2107

Amends Mississippi Code Section 43-6-171 to require legislative drafting offices to use "person first" language when referencing individuals with disabilities in new and revised statutes, memorials, and resolutions.

Directs drafting offices to avoid terms including "disabled," "developmentally disabled," "mentally disabled," "mentally ill," "mentally retarded," "handicapped," "cripple," and "crippled."

Requires replacement of prohibited terms with "persons with disabilities," "persons with developmental disabilities," "persons with mental illness," and "persons with intellectual or cognitive disabilities."

Applies language requirements to all state agency rules and orders that are newly created or amended, ensuring consistent use of respectful terminology.

Clarifies that non-compliance with the language requirements does not invalidate any statute, memorial, resolution, or agency rule; effective July 1, 2015.