NY A09518

Replaces the term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in paragraph (d) of subdivision 2 of section 111 of the domestic relations law, which addresses parental fitness determinations in custody cases.

Updates references to "mental retardation" to "intellectual disability" in paragraph (iv) of subdivision (a) of section 115 of the family court act, which addresses grounds for permanently terminating parental rights.

Aligns the terminology with the definition of intellectual disability in subdivision six of section 384-b of the social services law.

Applies the terminology change to criteria and procedures used in determining whether parents are mentally ill or intellectually disabled in family court proceedings.