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

Signed into law 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

Senate subcommittee

Named March 9, 2020. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Craig Johnson REmail
• Sen. Claire Celsi D
• Sen. Chris Cournoyer R

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