Relating to the terminology used in relation to the deaf and hard-of-hearing persons

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 17, 2020
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 18, 2020
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2020
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 4, 2020
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   Done: Senate committeeJune 9, 2020
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   Done: Passes the SenateJune 13, 202047–0
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   Done: To the GovernorJune 24, 2020
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 25, 2020

HF 2585 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2585, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2585 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary This bill changes the specific words used to describe people with hearing loss. It replaces the term "deaf" with "deaf or hard of hearing" or "deaf and hard of hearing" and swaps "hearing impaired" for "hard of hearing."¹

Changed since by amendments H-8071, H-8069; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed²

House subcommittee

Named February 18, 2020. On February 19, 2020 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Jon Jacobsen R
• Rep. Sharon S. Steckman D
• Rep. Phil Thompson R

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