HB1064 - Removes references to the phrases "mentally retarded" and "mental retardation" from statute and replaces them with "intellectually disabled" and "intellectual disability"

HB 1064

Removes references to the phrases "mentally retarded" and "mental retardation" from statute and replaces them with "intellectually disabled" and "intellectual disability"

Sponsor:

Schmitt

LR Number:

4543H.01T

Committee:

Seniors, Families and Pensions

Last Action:

6/4/2014 - Signed by Governor

Journal Page:

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Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2014

House Handler:

Grisamore

Current Bill Summary

HB 1064 - This act removes all of the instances "mentally retarded" or "mental retardation" appears in statute and replaces them with "intellectually disabled" and "intellectual disability".

This act is similar to HB 1380 (2014).

ADRIANE CROUSE

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