S Bill 3698 Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2024-01-31

Recent Activity

Held at the desk.

Alternative Names

Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act

Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act

Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act

Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act

A bill to amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Associated Legislation

Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act

Policy Areas

Law

Potential Impact

Disability and health-based discrimination

District of Columbia

Federal district courts

Specialized courts

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]

Committees and Subcommittees

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions