This bill updates the legal language used in the District of Columbia's court system by replacing outdated and offensive terminology with more respectful modern language. Specifically, it replaces the phrase "substantially retarded persons" and "moderately mentally retarded" with "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities" in three sections of D.C. law that define the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court, Superior Court, and Family Court in D.C. The changes affect how D.C. courts handle cases involving individuals with intellectual disabilities, ensuring that the legal code uses current, person-first language that reflects modern standards for discussing disabilities. The bill has no new funding requirements and would take effect upon passage, as it is simply a terminology update to existing court jurisdiction statutes.
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