Bill Title: Revises terminology referring to the deaf and hard of hearing

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 66-39-3)

Status: (Passed) 2017-06-12 - Effective date: 08/01/17. [HB253 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]

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