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SB 687 Mentally retarded; replaces term with intellectually disabled.

Introduced by: Janet D. Howell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Replacing "mentally retarded" with "intellectually disabled." Replaces the term "mentally retarded" with the term "intellectually disabled" and replaces the term "mental retardation" with the term "intellectual disability" throughout the Code of Virginia. This bill was incorporated into SB 620.

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• 01/15/08  Senate: Presented and ordered printed 088550248  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/15/08  Senate: Presented and ordered printed 088550248
• 01/15/08  Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
• 01/17/08  Senate: Incorporated by Education and Health (SB620-Ticer) (12-Y 0-N)