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HB 2137 Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; replaces certain terminology.
Introduced by: Robert M. "Bob" Thomas, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; terminology. Replaces the term "hearing impaired" and its variations with "deaf or hard of hearing" and "hearing loss" throughout the Code of Virginia. The bill also renames the Virginia Hearing Impairment Identification and Monitoring System as the Virginia Hearing Loss Identification and Monitoring System.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; terminology. Replaces the term "hearing impaired" and its variations with "deaf or hard of hearing," "hearing loss," or "loss of hearing" throughout the Code of Virginia. The bill also renames the Virginia Hearing Impairment Identification and Monitoring System as the Virginia Hearing Loss Identification and Monitoring System.