Intellectual disability and developmental services; replaces certain terminology, tech. amendments. (SB191)
Introduced By
Sen. John Miller (D-Newport News)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Intellectual disability and developmental services; terminology. Replaces the terms "mental retardation" and "mental deficiency" with the term "intellectual disability" when referring to the diagnosis of, and with the term "developmental" when referring to services for, individuals with intellectual disabilities; replaces the terms "mentally retarded," "mentally deficient," and "mentally defective" with the term "individual with intellectual disability." This bill has technical amendments. Read the Bill »
Status
02/02/2012: Merged into SB387
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 |
| 01/10/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12101665D |
| 01/10/2012 | Referred to Committee on Education and Health |
| 01/18/2012 | Impact statement from DPB (SB191) |
| 02/02/2012 | Incorporated by Education and Health (SB387-Martin) (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |