Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “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.
Sec. 2 References to individuals with intellectual disabilities
Jurisdiction of United States District Court— Section 11–501(2)(D), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking “substantially retarded persons” and inserting “persons with moderate intellectual disabilities”.
Jurisdiction of Superior Court— Section 11–921(a)(4)(D), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking “substantially retarded persons” and inserting “persons with moderate intellectual disabilities”.
Jurisdiction of Family Court— Section 11–1101(a)(15), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking “the at least moderately mentally retarded” and inserting “persons with moderate intellectual disabilities”.