Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
10/4/2024, 8:11 PMSummary of Bill S 3698
Bill 118 s 3698, also known as the Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to update and modernize the language used in the District of Columbia courts to be more inclusive and respectful.Specifically, the bill aims to replace outdated and potentially offensive terms such as "minority" and "handicapped" with more appropriate and respectful language. This includes using terms like "person of color" and "person with a disability" instead.
The bill also seeks to ensure that all court documents and communications are written in a way that is clear and easily understood by all individuals, regardless of their background or level of education. This is intended to improve access to justice for all residents of the District of Columbia. Overall, the Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act is a bipartisan effort to promote inclusivity and respect in the language used within the District of Columbia courts. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may be voted on in the near future.
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Current Status of Bill S 3698
Bill S 3698 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2024. Bill S 3698 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2024. Bill S 3698's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of September 27, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3698
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3698
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Disability and health-based discriminationDistrict of ColumbiaFederal district courtsSpecialized courtsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3698
Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts ActWords Matter for the District of Columbia Courts ActWords Matter for the District of Columbia Courts ActWords Matter for the District of Columbia Courts ActA bill to amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.Comments
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