Bill Text: DE HB214 | 2011-2012 | 146th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: An Act To Amend Titles 1, 4, 6 ,7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 25, 29, 30 And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Removal Of Insensitive And Offensive Language.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-4)
Status: (Passed) 2011-08-17 - Signed by Governor [HB214 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2011-HB214-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Rep. Heffernan & Sen. Sokola |
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Reps. Bennett, Carson, Hudson, Jaques, Q. Johnson, Keeley, Lavelle, Longhurst, Mitchell, Walker; Sens. Bushweller, McDowell, Sorenson |
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 146th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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HOUSE BILL NO. 214 |
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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 1, 4, 6 ,7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 19,20, 21, 25,29, 30 AND 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF INSENSITIVE AND OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE. |
Section1.Amend §302, Title 1 of the Delaware Code in paragraph (11) thereof by striking the phrase "‘Mentally ill person' includes every idiot, lunatic person, or person non compos mentis" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "‘Person with a mental condition' includes every person with an emotional or psychiatric disorder or disability" and reinserting new paragraph (11) in the appropriate location so as to preserve the alphabetical order of the definitional paragraphs in §302 and renumbering said paragraphs in sequential order.
Section.2.Amend §708(a)(3), Title 4 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "who is mentally ill or mentally deficient" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "with a mental condition or mental disability".
Section3.Amend subchapter VIII, Chapter 25, Title 6 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "or Disabled Person" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Person or Person with a Disability".
Section4.Amend §2580(a), Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Person with a disability".
Section 5.Further amend §2580(a), Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicap or" as it appears therein.
Section 6.Amend §2581(a), Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "elder or disabled persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "an elder person or a person with a disability".
Section7.Amend §2582(1), Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "or disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person or person with a disability".
Section8.Amend §2582(2), Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section9.Amend §2582(3), Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "or disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person or person with a disability".
Section 10.Amend §2582(4), Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "or disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person or person with a disability".
Section 11.Amend §2582(4)b., Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "or disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person or person with a disability".
Section 12..Amend §2582(4)c., Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "elder or disabled person's" as it appears therein.
Section 13.Further amend §2582(4)c., Title 6 of the Delaware Code by inserting after the phrase "source of income" but before the semicolon [;] the phrase "of the elder person or person with a disability".
Section 14.Amend §2582(4)f., Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "or disabled person" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person or person with a disability".
Section 15.Amend §2583(a), Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "or disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person or person with a disability".
Section 16.Amend §2583(b), Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section 17.Amend §2584, Title 6 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "or disabled persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons or persons with disabilities".
Section 18.Amend §502(i), Title 7 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Blind persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Persons who are blind".
Section 19.Amend §1009(b)(10), Title 10 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill, retarded or disturbed child" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "child with a mental condition or child with an intellectual disability".
Section 20.Amend §1009(c)(10), Title 10 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill, retarded or disturbed child" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "child with a mental condition or child with an intellectual disability".
Section 21.Amend §1009(e)(5), Title 10 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "conditions of mental illness or retardation" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "mental conditions or intellectual disabilities".
Section 22.Amend §1031(6), Title 10 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "a mentally ill, retarded, or disturbed adult" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "an adult with a mental condition or intellectual disability".
Section 23.Amend §1041(3)c., Title 10 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adult" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired".
Section 24.Amend §1043(a), Title 10 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adult" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired".
Section 25.Amend §6504, Title 10 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill or insolvent" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "with a mental condition".
Section 26.Amend §8907, Title 10 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "deaf persons" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are deaf" and in the body thereof by striking the phrase "deaf person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is deaf".
Section 27.Amend §222 as effective until Sept. 1, 2011, Title 11 of the Delaware Code in subsection (18) by striking the phrase "Mental defect" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Intellectual disability", striking the word "defective" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a disability", and redesignating current subsection (18) as subsection "(14)" and renumbering current subsections (14), (15), (16) and (17) as "(15), (16), (17) and (18)", respectively.
Section 28.Amend §222 as effective Sept. 1, 2011, Title 11 of the Delaware Code in subsection (18) by striking the phrase "Mental defect" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Intellectual disability", striking the word "defective" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a disability", and redesignating current subsection (18) as subsection "(14)" and renumbering current subsections (14), (15), (16) and (17) as "(15), (16), (17) and (18)", respectively.
Section 29.Amend §222 as effective until Sept. 1, 2011, Title 11 of the Delaware Code in subsection (19) by striking the word "illness" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section 30.Amend §222 as effective Sept. 1, 2011, Title 11 of the Delaware Code in subsection (19) by striking the word "illness" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section 31.Amend §401, Title 11 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the word "illness" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section 32.Amend §401(a), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental illness or mental defect" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a mental condition or psychiatric disorder".
Section 33.Amend §401(b), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental illness or mental defect" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "mental condition or psychiatric disorder".
Section 34. Amend §401(c), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental illness" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "mental condition".
Section 35.Further amend §402(b), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental illness or mental defect" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a mental condition or psychiatric disorder".
Section 36.Amend §404, Title 11 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "too mentally ill to stand trial" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "incapable of standing trial due to mental conditions".
Section 37.Amend §404(a), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental illness or mental defect" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "mental condition or psychiatric disorder".
Section 38.Amend §405, Title 11 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "becoming mentally disabled" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "developing a mental condition".
Section 39.Amend §405(a), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "become mentally ill" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "developed a mental condition".
Section40.Further amend §406(a), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "become mentally ill" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "developed a mental condition".
Section41.Further amend §406(a), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "is mentally ill" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "has a mental condition".
Section42.Amend §406(b), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section43 .Amend §408(a), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "illness" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section44.Further amend §408(a), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "was in fact mentally ill" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "did in fact have a mental condition".
Section45.Further amend §408(a), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "was mentally ill" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "had a mental condition".
Section46.Amend §408(b), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "criminally mentally ill individuals" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "individuals with criminally mental conditions".
Section47.Further amend §408(b), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "illness" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section48.Amend §408(c), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "illness" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section49.Amend §422, Title 11 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the word "illness" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section50.Amend §422, Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental illness, mental defect or psychiatric disorder" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a mental condition or psychiatric disorder".
Section51.Amend §453(2), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental illness, mental defect" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "mental condition, psychiatric disorder".
Section 52.Amend §468, Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "incompetent person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is incompetent".
Section 53.Amend §841(c), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adult" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired" and further amend said subsection by revising the references therein to §3902(12) of Title 31 accordingly so as to reflect revisions made to §3902 of Title 31 elsewhere in this Act.
Section 54. Further amend §841(c), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability" and further amend said subsection by revising the references therein to § 3901(a)(2) of Title 12 accordingly so as to reflect revisions made to §3901 of Title 12 elsewhere in this Act.
Section 55.Amend §1105(e), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adult" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "impaired adult who is impaired".
Section 56.Amend §3516, Title 11 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "infirm adult" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired".
Section 57.Amend §3516, Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adult" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired".
Section58.Amend §3913(a), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "is mentally retarded or mentally incapacitated" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "has an intellectual disability or is mentally incapacitated".
Section 59.Amend §4201(c) as effective until Sept. 1, 2011 and as effective Sept. 1, 2011, Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Infirm Adult" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Adult who is Impaired".
Section60.Amend §4209(d)(3)a., Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "was seriously mentally retarded" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "had a profound intellectual disability".
Section61.Amend §4209(d)(3)b., Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "alleged mental retardation" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "alleged intellectual disability".
Section62.Further amend §4209(d)(3)b., Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "was seriously mentally retarded" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "had a profound intellectual disability".
Section63.Amend §4209(d)(3)c., Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "serious mental retardation" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a profound intellectual disability".
Section64.Further amend §4209(d)(3)c., Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "was seriously mentally retarded" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "had a profound intellectual disability".
Section65.Further amend §4209(d)(3)c., Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "defendant's mental retardation" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "defendant's intellectual disability".
Section 66.Amend §4209(d)(3)d.2., Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "‘Seriously mentally retarded' or ‘serious mental retardation'" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "‘Profound intellectual disability'".
Section67.Amend §4209(e)(1)q., Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "was severely handicapped or severely disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "had a severe disability".
Section68.Amend §6525, Title 11 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "mentally ill and mentally defective inmates" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "inmates with mental conditions and intellectual disabilities".
Section69.Amend §6525(a), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill and defective persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with mental conditions and intellectual disabilities".
Section70.Amend §6525(b), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "be mentally ill" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "have mental conditions".
Section 71.Amend §6571(e), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "the mentally ill or mentally defective" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with mental conditions or mental disabilities".
Section 72.Amend §6703 as effective until Sept. 1, 2011 and as effective Sept. 1, 2011, Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adult" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired".
Section 73.Amend §8564(a)(1), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adult" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired".
Section 74.Amend §8564(a)(4), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adult" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired".
Section 75.Amend §8564(a)(7), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adult" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired".
Section 76.Amend §8564(a)(8), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adult" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired".
Section 77.Amend §8564(a), Title 11 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Infirm adult" as it appears in paragraph (6) therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Adult who is impaired", reinserting amended paragraph (6) in the appropriate location within said subsection so as to preserve the alphabetical order of the definitional paragraphs therein, and renumbering the definitional paragraphs in said subsection accordingly.
Section78.Amend §3307(a), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section79.Further amend §3307(a), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase " an aged, mentally infirm or physically incapacitated person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a person who is elderly or impaired or a person with a mental condition or physical disability".
Section 80.Amend §3547(a), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "incapacitated" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is incapacitated".
Section 81.Amend §3547(b), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase ", incapacitated, unborn or unascertainable person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "or person who is incapacitated, unborn or unascertainable".
Section 82.Amend §3547(c), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "minor or incapacitated beneficiary" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "beneficiary who is a minor or incapacitated".
Section83.Amend §3901, Title 12 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "disabled persons" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with disabilities".
Section84.Amend §3901(c), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "allegedly disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with an alleged disability".
Section85.Further amend §3901(c), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "adult disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult with a disability".
Section86.Amend §3901(d), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "allegedly disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with an alleged disability".
Section87.Amend §3901(e), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section88.Further amend §3901(e), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "incapacitated person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is incapacitated".
Section 89.Amend §3901(f), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section90.Amend §3901(h), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section91.Amend §3901(k), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section92.Amend §3902(a), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section93.Amend §3903, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section94.Amend §3904, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section95.Amend §3905, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section96.Amend §3908(b), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section97.Further amend §3908(b), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "formerly" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "former".
Section98.Amend §3909(c), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section99.Further amend §3909(c), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "person disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section100.Amend §3921, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section101.Amend §3923, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section102.Amend §3924, Title 12 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "disabled person" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section103.Amend §3924, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section104.Amend §3925, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section105.Amend §3926, Title 12 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section106.Amend §3926, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section107. Amend §3927, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section108.Amend §3941, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section109.Amend §3944, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section110.Amend §3946, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section111.Further amend §3946, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "formerly" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "former".
Section112.Amend §3946, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section113.Amend §3947, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section114.Amend subchapter IV, Chapter 39, Title 12 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "Disabled Person's Real Estate" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Real Estate of Person with a Disability".
Section115.Amend §3951, Title 12 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "disabled person's real estate" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "real estate of person with a disability".
Section116.Amend §3951, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section117.Amend §3952, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section118.Amend §3953, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section119 .Amend §3954, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section120.Amend §3955, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section121.Amend §3993, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section122.Amend §3994, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section123.Amend §3995(b), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section 124.Amend §39A-101(11), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "incapacitated person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is incapacitated".
Section125.Amend §39A-101, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears in paragraph (9) therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability", striking the phrase "Incapacitated person" as it appears in paragraph (9) therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Person who is incapacitated", reinserting amended paragraph (9) in the appropriate location within said section so as to preserve the alphabetical order of the definitional paragraphs therein, and renumbering the definitional paragraphs in said section accordingly.
Section 126.Amend §39A-104(a)(6), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "incapacitated" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is incapacitated".
Section 127.Amend §39A-202(a)(3), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "an incapacitated" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a person who is incapacitated".
Section 128.Amend §39A-301(c), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "incapacitated" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is incapacitated".
Section 129.Amend §39A-301(d), Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "incapacitated person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is incapacitated".
Section 130.Amend §39A-302, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "incapacitated" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is incapacitated".
Section 131.Amend §4902, Title 12 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "were competent and not disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "did not have a disability or incapacity".
Section132.Amend §206, Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrases "blind student" and "blind students" as they appear each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof, respectively, the phrase "student who is blind" or "students who are blind".
Section133.Amend §1721(a), Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "autistic children" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children with autism".
Section134.Amend §1721(b), Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "autistic persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with autism".
Section135.Amend §3110(c), Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped children" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children with disabilities".
Section136.Amend §3112, Title 14 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child's Bill of Rights" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Bill of Rights For Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing".
Section137.Amend §3112(a), Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "deaf and hard of hearing children" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children who are deaf and hard of hearing".
Section138.Amend §3112(b), Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "deaf or hard of hearing children" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children who are deaf or hard of hearing".
Section 139.Amend §3112(c)(7), Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "deaf or hard of hearing children" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children who are deaf or hard of hearing".
Section140.Amend §3112(d), Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "deaf or hard of hearing child" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "child who is deaf or hard of hearing".
Section141.Amend §3301(1), Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Person with a disability".
Section142.Further amend §3301(1), Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "defect or infirmity or handicap" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "disability or impairment".
Section143.Amend §3301(2), Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section144.Amend §3304(1), Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with disabilities".
Section145.Amend §3307, Title 14 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "with disabilities".
Section146.Amend subchapter V, Chapter 1, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "Crippled Children" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Children With Physical Disabilities".
Section147.Amend §165, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "crippled children" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children with physical disabilities".
Section148.Amend §165, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "who are crippled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "with physical disabilities".
Section149.Further amend §165, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "crippling of children" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "physical disabilities".
Section150.Amend §166, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "crippled children" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children with physical disabilities".
Section151.Amend §166, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "crippled children" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children with physical disabilities".
Section152.Amend §166(1)d., Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "physically handicapped children" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children with physical disabilities".
Section153.Amend §167, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "crippled children" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children with physical disabilities".
Section154.Amend §167(3), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Crippled Children" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Children With Physical Disabilities".
Section155.Amend Chapter 2, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "BIRTH DEFECTS" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "CONGENITAL DISABILITIES".
Section156.Amend subchapter I, Chapter 2, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "Birth Defects" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Congenital Disabilities".
Section157.Amend §201, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrases "birth defect" and "birth defects" as they appear each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof, respectively, the phrase "congenital disability" or "congenital disabilities".
Section158.Amend §202(2), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Birth defect" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Congenital disability".
Section159.Amend §203, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "Births Defects" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Congenital Disabilities".
Section160.Amend §203, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrases "birth defect" and "birth defects" as they appear each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof, respectively, the phrase "congenital disability" or "congenital disabilities".
Section161.Amend §204(a), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "birth defect" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "congenital disability".
Section162.Amend §206, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "birth defect" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "congenital disability".
Section163.Amend §1102(4), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "intellectual disabilities".
Section 164Amend §1134(d)(12)b., Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adults" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adults who are impaired".
Section 165.Amend §2203, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Incompetent person" as it appears in paragraph (7) therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Person who is incompetent", reinserting amended paragraph (7) in the appropriate location within said section so as to preserve the alphabetical order of the definitional paragraphs therein, and renumbering the definitional paragraphs in said section accordingly.
Section 166.Amend §2210(a), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "an incompetent person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a person who is incompetent".
Section167.Amend Chapter 50, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "THE MENTALLY ILL" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "PERSONS WITH MENTAL CONDITIONS".
Section168.Amend §5001(2), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with mental conditions".
Section169.Amend §5001(4), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill persons" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Persons with mental conditions".
Section170.Amend §5001(6), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Mentally ill person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Person with a mental condition".
Section171Amend §5001(8), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill persons" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with mental conditions".
Section172.Amend §5001, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by redesignating current subsections (6) and (7) therein as subsections (7) and (6), respectively.
Section173.Amend §5002, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the word "illness" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section174.Amend §5002, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section175.Amend §5003, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section176.Amend §5004, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section177.Amend §5005, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section178.Further amend §5005, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "illness" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section179.Amend §5006, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section180.Amend §5007(a), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section181.Amend §5008(4), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section182.Amend §5009, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section183.Amend §5010, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the word "illness" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section184. Amend §5010, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "illness" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section185.Further amend §5010, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section186.Amend §5012, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section187.Amend §5015, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section188.Amend subchapter IV, Chapter 51, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "Criminally Mentally Ill" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Persons With Criminally Mental Conditions".
Section189.Amend §5151, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "criminally mentally ill" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with criminally mental conditions".
Section190.Amend §5151, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "criminally mentally ill" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with criminally mental conditions".
Section191.Further amend §5151, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "adults" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "who are adults".
Section192.Amend §5152(a), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "criminally mentally ill" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with criminally mental conditions".
Section 193.Further amend §5152(a), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "adults" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "who are adults".
Section194.Further amend §5152(a), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "the" as it appears therein immediately after the phrase "department for".
Section195.Amend §5152(c)(1), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "criminally mentally individual" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a criminally mental condition".
Section196.Amend §5152(c)(2), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "criminally mentally ill individual" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a criminally mental condition".
Section197.Amend §5153, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "criminally mentally ill" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with criminally mental conditions".
Section198.Amend §5153(3), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "the" as it appears immediately after the phrase "department for" and as it appears immediately after the phrase "housing of".
Section199.Amend §5154, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "a criminally mentally ill adult" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "an adult with a criminally mental condition".
Section200.Further amend §5154, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "such criminally mentally ill adult" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "such adult with a criminally mental condition".
Section201.Amend §5181(2), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "illness" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section202.Amend §5181(3), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental illness" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a mental condition".
Section203.Amend §5181(4), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "illness" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section204 .Amend §5303(b)(1), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "have mental conditions".
Section205.Amend §5321(1), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "have mental conditions".
Section206.Amend §5321(2), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Handicapped or crippled children, including spastics, cardiacs" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Children with physical disabilities, including those with muscular disorders, cardiac disorders".
Section207.Amend §5321(5), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "being a drug addict" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "drug addition but".
Section208.Amend §5321(6), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "who is an epileptic" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "with epilepsy but".
Section209.Amend §5321(8), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Handicapped or crippled adults, including spastics" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Adults with physical disabilities, including those with muscular disorders".
Section210.Amend §5324(c), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "epileptic" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with epilepsy".
Section211 .Amend Chapter 55, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "MENTAL RETARDATION" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES".
Section212.Amend subchapter I, Chapter 55, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "Mental Retardation" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Intellectual Disabilities".
Section213.Amend §5501, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "intellectual disabilities".
Section214.Amend §5502, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "intellectual disabilities".
Section215.Amend §5503, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "intellectual disabilities".
Section216.Amend §5504, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "intellectual disabilities".
Section217.Amend §5505, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears the first time therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "intellectual disabilities".
Section218.Further amend §5505, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears the second time therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "an intellectual disability".
Section219.Amend §5506, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears the first time therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "intellectual disabilities".
Section220.Further amend §5506, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears the second time therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "an intellectual disability".
Section221.Amend §5507, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears the first time therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "intellectual disabilities".
Section 222. Further amend §5507, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears the second time therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "an intellectual disability".
Section223.Further amend §5507, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "handicap" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disability".
Section 224.Amend ARTICLE I, §6101, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "the mentally ill and mentally deficient" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with mental conditions and mental disabilities".
Section 225.Amend ARTICLE II, §6101, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in paragraph (c) therein by striking the phrase "mental illness or mental deficiency" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "mental conditions or mental disabilities".
Section 226.Amend ARTICLE II, §6101, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in paragraph (f) therein by striking the phrase "Mental illness" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Mental condition".
Section 227.Amend ARTICLE II, §6101, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in paragraph (g) by striking the phrase "Mental deficiency" as it first appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Mental disability".
Section 228.Amend ARTICLE III, §6101, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in paragraph (a) therein by striking the phrase "mental illness or mental deficiency" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "mental condition or mental disability".
Section 229.Amend ARTICLE VII, §6101, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in paragraph (e) therein by striking the phrase "the mentally ill or mentally deficient" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with mental conditions or mental disabilities".
Section 230.Amend ARTICLE IX, §6101, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in paragraph (a) therein by striking the phrase "mental illness or mental deficiency" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a mental condition or mental disability".
Section 231.Amend ARTICLE IX, §6101, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in paragraph (b) therein by striking the phrase "mental illness or mental deficiency" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "mental conditions or mental disabilities".
Section 232.Amend ARTICLE XI, §6101, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental illness or mental deficiency" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "mental conditions or mental disabilities".
Section 233.Amend §6647(a)(2), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "an elderly or infirm person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a person who is elderly or impaired".
Section 234.Amend §6712(b)(1)b., Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "an elderly or infirm person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase a person who is elderly or impaired".
Section 235.Amend Part IX, Title 16 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "Disabled and Partially Disabled Persons" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Persons With Disabilities and Partial Disabilities".
Section 236.Amend §9501, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "the blind, the visually handicapped and the otherwise physically disabled" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind, visually impaired or have physical disabilities".
Section 237.Amend §9501(b), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "able-bodied persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons without such disabilities".
Section 238.Amend §9501(c), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "disabled persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with disabilities".
Section 239.Amend §9502, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "The blind, the visually handicapped and the otherwise physically disabled" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Persons who are blind, visually impaired or have physical disabilities".
Section 240.Amend §9502(a), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "able-bodied persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons without such disabilities".
Section 241.Amend §9502(c), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "totally or partially blind person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is totally or partially blind".
Section 242.Amend §9503, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "totally or partially blind pedestrian" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "pedestrian who is totally or partially blind".
Section 243.Further amend §9503, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "such blind pedestrian" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "such pedestrian who is blind".
Section 244.Amend §9504, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "totally or partially blind or otherwise disabled person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is totally or partially blind or has a disability".
Section 245.Amend §9505(a), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Blind persons, visually handicapped persons and other physically disabled persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Persons who are blind, visually impaired or have physical disabilities".
Section 246.Amend §9505(c), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind person or a visually handicapped person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is blind or visually impaired".
Section 247.Amend §9505(d), Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "totally or partially blind person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is totally or partially blind".
Section 248.Amend §9809A(b)(1)b., Title 16 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "an elderly or infirm person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a person who is elderly or impaired".
Section 249.Amend subchapter III, Chapter 7, Title 19 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "Handicapped Persons" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Persons With Disabilities".
Section 250.Amend §720, Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Handicapped Persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Persons With Disabilities".
Section 251.Amend §721, Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrases "handicapped person" and "handicapped persons" as they appear each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof, respectively, the phrase "person with a disability" or "persons with disabilities".
Section 252.Amend §721(a), Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "handicap" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disability".
Section 253.Amend §721(b), Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "nonhandicapped applicant" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "applicant without disability".
Section 254.Amend §722(3), Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "Handicap" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "Disability", striking the phrase "handicapped person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability", reinserting revised paragraph (3) in the appropriate location so as to preserve the alphabetical order of the definitional paragraphs in §722, and renumbering said definitional paragraphs accordingly.
Section 255.Amend §722(4), Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Handicapped person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Person with a disability" and striking the word "handicap" as it appears in subparagraph c.4. therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disability".
Section 256.Amend §722(5), Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability" and striking the word "handicap" as it appears in subparagraph b. therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disability".
Section 257.Amend §722(6), Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicaps of a handicapped person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "disability of a person with a disability".
Section 258.Amend §722(6)b., Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped employee" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "employee with a disability".
Section 259.Amend §722(6)d., Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section 260.Amend §722(6)d.2., Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "handicaps" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disabilities".
Section 261.Amend §723, Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section 262.Amend §723(a), Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "handicap" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disability".
Section 263.Amend §724, Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrases "handicapped person" and "handicapped persons" as they appear each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof, respectively, the phrase "person with a disability" or "persons with disabilities".
Section 264.Amend §724, Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "handicap" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the word "disability".
Section 265.Amend §724(e)(1), Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "handicapped" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a person with a disability".
Section 266.Amend §724(f)(5)b., Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapping condition" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disability".
Section 267.Amend §725, Title 19 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section268.Amend Chapter 10, Title 20 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "PARAPLEGIC VETERANS" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "VETERANS WITH PARAPLEGIA".
Section269.Amend §1001, Title 20 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "paraplegic veteran" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "veteran with paraplegia".
Section 270.Amend §2707(b)(4) as effective until Sept. 1, 2011 and as effective Sept. 1, 2011, Title 21 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "is afflicted with or suffering from" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "has".
Section 271.Amend §7102(2)c.3., Title 25 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped or infirm person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability or impairment".
Section 272.Further amend §7102(2)c.3., Title 25 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "is handicapped or infirm" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "has a disability or is impaired".
Section 273.Amend §7111, Title 25 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "Handicapped and elderly tenants" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Tenants who are elderly or have disabilities".
Section 274.Amend §7111, Title 25 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "is handicapped" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "has a disability".
Section275.Amend §5201(a), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "a mental or physical incapacity" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "an intellectual, mental or physical disability".
Section276.Amend §5251(c), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "becamedisabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "developed a disability".
Section277.Amend §5253(b)(2), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "isdisabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "has a disability".
Section278.Amend §5253(d)(4), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "becomes disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "develops a disability".
Section279.Further amend §5253(d)(4), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "when disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "when disability developed or occurred".
Section280.Amend §5524(a), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "becomes disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "develops a disability".
Section281.Amend §5524(b), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "became disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "developed a disability".
Section282.Amend §5524(c), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "to have developed a disability".
Section283.Amend §5524(d), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "disabled" as it appears the first time therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "to have a disability".
Section284.Further amend §5524(d), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "to be disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "to have a disability".
Section285.Further amend §5524(d), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "illness" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "condition".
Section286.Amend §5526(b), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "became disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "developed a disability".
Section287.Amend §5528(d)(2)c., Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "is permanently disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "has a permanent disability".
Section288.Amend §5528(e), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "is permanently disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "has a permanent disability".
Section289.Amend §5574(a), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "becomes disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "develops a disability".
Section290.Amend §5574(b), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "to have a disability".
Section291.Further amend §5574(b), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "impairment" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disability".
Section292.Amend §5576(b), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "became disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "developed a disability".
Section293.Amend §5578, Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "is permanently disabled" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "has a permanent disability".
Section294.Amend §5602(c), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "become permanently disabled, physically or mentally," as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "develop a permanent physical or mental disability".
Section295.Further amend §5602(c), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "incapacity" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disability".
Section296.Further amend §5602(c), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "be permanently physically or mentally incapacitated" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "have a permanent physical or mental disability and unable".
Section297.Amend §5605(c), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental incapacity" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "mental disability".
Section298.Amend §5612(c), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "become permanently disabled, physically or mentally," as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "develop a permanent physical or mental disability".
Section299.Further amend §5612(c), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "incapacity" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disability".
Section300.Further amend §5612(c), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "be permanently physically or mentally incapacitated" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "have a permanent physical or mental disability and unable".
Section301.Amend §5614, Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "is permanently disabled" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "has a permanent disability".
Section 302.Amend §7301, Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped members of society" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "members of society with disabilities".
Section303.Amend §7302(2), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section304.Amend §7302(5), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Handicapped person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Person with a disability".
Section305.Amend §7304(c)(5), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with disabilities".
Section306.Further amend §7304(c)(5), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "be confined to" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "use".
Section307.Amend §7304(c)(6), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrases "handicapped person" and "handicapped persons" as they appear each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof, respectively, the phrase "person with a disability" or "persons with disabilities".
Section308.Further amend §7304(c)(6), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "handicaps" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disabilities".
Section309.Amend §7304(e), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a disability".
Section310.Amend §7306(a), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped persons" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with disabilities".
Section311.Amend §7310(d), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrases "handicapped person" and "handicapped persons" as they appear each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof, respectively, the phrase "person with a disability" or "persons with disabilities".
Section312.Amend §7312, Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with disabilities".
Section313.Amend §7903(2)b., Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "the mentally ill or emotionally disturbed" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with mental or emotional conditions".
Section314.Further amend §7903(2)b., Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill or emotionally disturbed persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with mental or emotional conditions".
Section 315.Amend §7909A(a), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase ", previously referred to as the Division of Mental Retardation,".
Section316.Amend §7910(b), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "intellectual disabilities".
Section317.Amend §7913(b), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section318.Amend §7940(m), Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "on Mental Retardation," as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "to the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services and on".
Section319.Amend §539(g)(2), Title 30 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "impairment" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disability".
Section320.Amend §1106(b)(2), Title 30 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "is totally and permanently disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "has a total and permanent disability".
Section321.Further amend §1106(b)(2), Title 30 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "or totally and permanently disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "or have total and permanent disabilities".
Section322.Further amend §1106(b)(2), Title 30 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "other totally and permanently disabled" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "other has a total and permanent disability".
Section323.Amend §302(3), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental, moral and physical defects" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "mental and physical disabilities".
Section 324.Amend ARTICLE II, §381 as effective until enactment of the new Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children by 35 states and upon promulgation of rules by the Interstate Commission, Title 31 of the Delaware Code in paragraph (d) therein by striking the phrase "the mentally ill, mentally defective or epileptic" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with mental illnesses, mental disabilities or epilepsy".
Section325.Amend §503(e), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase ", blind, disabled or handicapped" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "or has blindness or a disability".
Section326.Amend §2101, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Blind person" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Person who is blind" in subsection (1) thereof, redesignating current subsection (1) as subsection "(2)", and redesignating current subsection (2) as subsection "(1)".
Section 327.Amend §2102, Title 31 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the word "Blind" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Persons who are blind".
Section328.Amend §2102, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section329.Amend §2103, Title 31 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "the blind" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section330.Amend §2103, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section 331.Further amend §2103, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "the blind" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section332.Amend §2104, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind persons" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section333.Amend §2107, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is blind".
Section334.Amend §2108, Title 31 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "blind persons" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section335.Amend §2109, Title 31 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "blind children" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children who are blind".
Section336.Amend §2109, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind child" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "child who is blind".
Section337.Amend §2109(a), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section338.Amend §2109(d), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind children" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children who are blind".
Section339.Amend §2110, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind children" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children who are blind".
Section340.Amend §2111(a), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "the blind of Delaware" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Delawareans who are blind".
Section341.Further amend §2111(a), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "the blind of this State" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons of this State who are blind".
Section342.Amend §2112(a), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind child" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "child who is blind".
Section343.Amend §2113, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind child" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "child who is blind".
Section344.Amend §2114, Title 31 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the word "blind" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section345.Amend §2116, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "the blind" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section346.Amend §2117, Title 31 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "the blind" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section347.Amend Chapter 23, Title 31 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "THE BLIND" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND".
Section348.Amend §2301, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Blind person" as it appears in subsection (3) and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Person who is blind", reinserting new paragraph (3) in the appropriate location so as to preserve the alphabetical order of the definitional paragraphs in §2301 and renumbering said paragraphs in sequential order.
Section349.Further amend §2301, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind persons" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section350.Amend §2302, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "the needy blind" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons in need who are blind".
Section351.Amend §2302(8), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "the blind" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section352.Amend §2302(10), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind persons" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons who are blind".
Section353.Amend §2303, Title 31 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "the needy blind" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons in need who are blind".
Section354.Amend §2303, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is blind".
Section355.Amend §2308, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrases "blind individual" and "blind person" as they appear each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is blind".
Section356.Amend §2310, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Any blind applicant or recipient of assistance" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Any applicant or recipient of assistance who is blind".
Section357.Further amend §2310, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind applicant's or assistance recipient's claim for assistance under this chapter" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "the claim for assistance under this chapter by the applicant or assistance recipient who is blind".
Section 358.Amend §2314, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is blind".
Section 359.Amend Chapter 25, Title 31 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "THE BLIND" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND".
Section360.Amend §2501, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind babies" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "babies who are blind".
Section361.Further amend §2501, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind children too young or too backward" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "children who are blind and too young or otherwise unable".
Section362.Amend §2502, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind child" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "child who is blind".
Section363.Amend §2503, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "blind child" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "child who is blind".
Section364.Amend §2823, Title 31 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "mentally ill persons" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with mental conditions".
Section365.Amend §2823(a), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mentally ill person" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person with a mental condition".
Section 366.Amend §3804(c), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "handicap" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "disability".
Section 367.Amend §3901, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental infirmity, disease" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "mental disability, impairment, illness or condition".
Section 368.Amend §3902(16), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "mental retardation" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "intellectual and developmental disabilities".
Section 369.Further amend §3902(16), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the word "infirmity" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the word "impairment".
Section 370.Amend §3902, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Incapacitated person" as it appears in paragraph (10) therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Person who is incapacitated" and reinserting amended paragraph (10) in the appropriate location within said section so as to preserve the alphabetical order of the definitional paragraphs therein.
Section 371.Amend §3902, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "Infirm adult" as it appears in paragraph (12) therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "Adult who is impaired", reinserting amended paragraph (12) in the appropriate location within said section so as to preserve the alphabetical order of the definitional paragraphs therein, and renumbering the definitional paragraphs in said section accordingly.
Section 372.Amend §3902, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adult" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired".
Section 373.Further amend §3902, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "an infirm person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "a person who is impaired".
Section 374.Further amend §3902, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "the infirm person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "the person who is impaired".
Section 375.Amend §3903(a), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm and incapacitated adults" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adults who are impaired or incapacitated".
Section 376.Amend §3904(a), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm or incapacitated adult" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired or incapacitated".
Section 377.Amend §3908, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is impaired".
Section 378.Amend §3909, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm person" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "person who is impaired".
Section 379.Amend §3913, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "infirm adult" as it appears each time therein and each time substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "adult who is impaired".
Section380.Amend §4115(g), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "handicapped individuals" as it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "persons with disabilities".
Section381.Amend §5109, Title 31 of the Delaware Code in the title thereof by striking the phrase "mentally defective juvenile inmates" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "juvenile inmates with mental conditions or mental disabilities".
Section382.Amend §5109(a), Title 31 of the Delaware Code by striking the phrase "be psychotic or mentally defective" and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "have psychotic disorders or mental conditions".
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People First Language ("PFL") legislation is part of a national movement to promote dignity and inclusion for people with disabilities.PFL specifies that the order of terms used to describe any individual places the person first, and the description of the person second.For example, when using PFL, outdated terms such as "the disabled" would be phrased as "persons with disabilities."This language emphasizes that individuals are people first, and that their disabilities are secondary. In compliance with PFL guidelines, this Act amends current references to persons with disabilities throughout the Code by placing the person first and the disability second.Also pursuant to PFL, this Act removes offensive and/or insensitive language from the Code and replaces that language with respectful language.For example, the Act replaces antiquated and offensive terms such as "mental retardation" and "mental illness" with more appropriate terms like "intellectual disability" and "mental condition," respectively. |
