118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3698
AN ACT
To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
.
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
.
Passed the Senate September 25, 2024.
Secretary