S. 3698 — Reported in Senate

II Calendar No. 498 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3698 [Report No. 118–219] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2024Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Casey) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs September 10, 2024Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment A BILL To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act. 2. References to individuals with intellectual disabilities (a) 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. (b) 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. (c) 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. September 10, 2024Reported without amendment