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NY A07882
Bill
Status
7/26/2022
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Abinanti
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AI Summary
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Replaces outdated and offensive terminology "mentally retarded" with "developmentally disabled" throughout New York State law across 20+ statutes and regulations.
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Updates language in education, social services, mental hygiene, insurance, housing finance, and real property laws to use person-first and respectful language.
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Modifies definitions and references in statutes governing state facilities, community services, insurance coverage, and educational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Changes terminology in legal proceedings, adoption processes, and insurance policy provisions that reference developmental disabilities or mental illness.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment with limited exceptions for certain education law provisions subject to prior expiration dates.
Legislative Description
Replaces certain instances of the term mentally retarded or variations of such term with the term developmentally disabled or variations of such term.
Last Action
signed chap.479
7/26/2022