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	Fiscal Note available
Committee:	Seniors, Families and Pensions
Last Action:	6/4/2014 - Signed by Governor	Journal Page:

Title:		Calendar Position:
Effective Date:	August 28, 2014
House Handler:	Grisamore

List of 2014 Senate Bills

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).

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