Massachusetts Legislature passes bill replacing outdated disability terminology with person-first language in state laws
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Samantha Genzer
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Summary
The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill removing outdated and offensive language from the state's General Laws, specifically terms used to describe people with disabilities. The legislation replaces words like "handicapped," "disabled," and the "r-word" with person-first language such as "persons with a disability." The bill aims to modernize state laws and eliminate language that carries negative connotations and serves as a reminder of past injustices.
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